USA manager Mauicio Pochettino new favourite to take Manchester United job

Mauricio Pochettino is the new favourite to take over as Manchester United’s new manager as rumours about Michael Carrick dismissal persist. 

Multiple sources, including The Athletic, are reporting that the Red Devils will part ways with Carrick during the international break, with the club currently inside the relegation zone and just +1400 to go down. 

Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Pochettino is the new odds-on frontrunner at -125, moving ahead of previous favourite Eddie Howe, who is priced at +250. 

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Next Man Utd manager odds: Pochettino open to Old Trafford move 

Pochettino’s odds to become Man Utd’s next manager have been dramatically slashed after being named as a contender by various news outlets in the wake of Carrick’s reportedly imminent sacking. 

Formerly of Spurs and Chelsea, Pochettino signed a new deal to remain as manager of the USA national team in August but it is said that he is open to a move to the Theatre of Dreams.

The bookies clearly think Pochettino’s appointment is far from a done deal, though, with previous favourite Howe still in the race at +250. 

The ex-Newcastle boss has been admired by the United hierarchy for some time and has been out of work since departing the Magpies before the start of the season. 

Julian Nagelsmann is the third favourite in the current market at +400, with the former Germany manager reportedly sounded out by the Red Devils board last month when it looked as though Carrick could depart after a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth. 

Antonio Conte was another name to emerge at the time, but his odds have now grown to +800 with other options seeming more likely than the ex-Chelsea boss. 

Unai Emery is now a long shot at +1200 with the Basque manager set to sign a new contract with Aston Villa, with Fabian Hurzeler and Kieran McKenna priced at +1600. 

The only OTHER names with odds of +2500 or less are Como boss Cesc Fabregas, along with former France and England managers Didier Deschamps and Gareth Southgate.