Manchester United's hierarchy will meet on Monday to discuss Michael Carrick's future, with Mauricio Pochettino emerging as the new favourite to replace him. The meeting comes after Carrick's side rescued a dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa in their final match before the international break.
Carrick's future under review
The club's hierarchy will meet on Monday to once again discuss Carrick's future, according to reports. The situation surrounding the United boss remains unclear.
According to Football Insider, a fresh review will take place, having already been in the diary prior to the Villa draw. Carrick was given a stay of execution before the second international break of the season.
Talks at Carrington will ultimately end with director of football Jason Wilcox having the final say. If United are to make a change, it would be wise to do so at the start of the break to begin preparations for a replacement.
Pochettino becomes new favourite
Mauricio Pochettino briefly raced past Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann to become the favourite to replace Carrick in the bookmakers' odds.
The Argentine is under contract as head coach of the United States until 2030. He only agreed an extension back in August after their impressive World Cup campaign on home soil.
His odds dropped as low as 2/1, with Howe hovering around the same mark and Nagelsmann as low as 4/1.
United eye another coach
If Carrick does stay in charge, TEAMtalk claim his bosses will look to lend him a hand by employing a new coach to his staff. The top target would be Aaron Danks.
That appears ambitious given he is currently assistant to Vincent Kompany at Bayern Munich. But the 43-year-old worked with Carrick at Middlesbrough.
The current United backroom staff consists of Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate, Jonny Evans, Travis Binnion and Craig Mawson. They all signed deals until 2028 when Carrick was appointed permanently.
United remain without a win in the Premier League since August's 5-2 thumping of Ipswich Town. They tasted victory in the Champions League last week with the comeback against Roma and snatched a last-gasp point against Aston Villa for a rare unbeaten week, but Sunday's 4-4 draw once again exposed several defensive frailties.
