Manchester United would have to pay a huge fee to hire Mauricio Pochettino as Michael Carrick's successor.

Manchester United are considering Mauricio Pochettino as a leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick after deciding to sack their current manager. Club chiefs Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox are set to meet with INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe during the international break to make a decision, with Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte also on the shortlist.

Pochettino is currently the head coach of the United States and signed a new contract after the World Cup that runs until 2030. His deal includes a buyout clause, which stands at around $10million (£7.4m), with further millions required to release his coaching staff.

This represents a significant expense for United, who already face paying off Carrick just 172 days after handing him a two-year contract.

Manchester United could turn to Pochettino as Premier League hopeful

Pochettino is open to talks with United despite preparing for the USA's Concacaf Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti, and he has openly courted a return to the Premier League. After signing his new deal in August, Pochettino said: "Every time we sign a contract, it's to go to the last day of the contract."

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