Michael Carrick has been dismissed as Manchester United's permanent manager after less than six months in the role, with Mauricio Pochettino expected to take over.
Carrick was appointed interim head coach in January following Ruben Amorim's departure and earned the full-time job in May after guiding the club to Champions League qualification last season. However, he has been unable to build on that success this campaign.
Poor Start to the Season
United currently sit in the Premier League relegation zone, having won only one of their first 10 matches. They also rank 17th in the Champions League table.
A 4-1 defeat by Como in Europe last month placed Carrick under pressure, and a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth appeared likely to end his tenure. He was spared the sack for the visit to Chelsea, which United lost 2-0.
A dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Roma in the Champions League offered temporary relief, but a chaotic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa, salvaged only by Patrick Dorgu's last-gasp equaliser, highlighted the ongoing concerns.
Decision Made at Carrington
United are expected to confirm the departure of their former midfielder on Thursday, following a meeting with director of football Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada at Carrington. Carrick had continued to lead training this week with players not away on international duty.
Wilcox and Berrada were in Monaco on Wednesday for talks with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, where the decision was made that a change in the dugout was required.
Pochettino Expected to Take Over
Pochettino is expected to become the new manager at Old Trafford, despite having signed a four-year contract to remain in charge of the United States national team after the World Cup on home soil this summer.
An official approach is believed to have been made to US Soccer, with Pochettino's deal containing a release clause worth $10million (£7.5m). Pochettino is keen on the move and has spoken to United about the role on multiple occasions previously, with an agreement over personal terms reported to have been reached.
Pochettino, who saw off competition from former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and ex-Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, would become United's eighth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
