Manchester United are reportedly close to appointing Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach, but the Glazer family are said to have overruled Ineos in the selection process. The club parted ways with Michael Carrick on Thursday morning after a poor start to the season that has left United 18th in the Premier League with just one win from 10 matches.
Glazers pick Pochettino over Ineos targets
While Pochettino is widely expected to take over at Old Trafford in the coming days, it is reported that Ineos wanted Eddie Howe instead, only for the Glazers to intervene. Howe has been out of work since leaving Newcastle United this summer.
According to the Mail, director of football Jason Wilcox held Howe as his primary target, while director of recruitment Christopher Vivell wanted Julian Nagelsmann. Although Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe handles day-to-day sporting operations, the Glazer family have the final say as majority shareholders. Sources claim the Glazers have picked their man over the wishes of Wilcox and Vivell, though United deny that Pochettino is a direct Glazer appointee.
Compensation and timeline for Pochettino
United have reached an agreement in principle with Pochettino and his camp, with the 54-year-old set to become the next manager. However, several steps must be completed before he takes up the role. As he is under contract with the USMNT until 2030, United will need to pay around £7.4 million to release him, plus a further £1.5 million to bring over his current coaching staff.
Adding the severance package for Carrick, thought to be around £3 million, the club faces a significant outlay. Pochettino is not expected to arrive at Carrington until Thursday, November 19 at the earliest due to his commitments with the USMNT, who are preparing for the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-finals against Haiti over two legs.
The first leg takes place on Saturday, November 14 in Miami, with the second on Wednesday, November 18 in Cincinnati. Pochettino is committed to both matches, meaning he will not lead United until those fixtures conclude. United's next five matches after the international break include Liverpool, Sporting CP, Brentford, Newcastle United and Coventry City.
