According to reports in the English media, the Old Trafford club have reached an agreement in principle with the Argentine coach, who is currently in charge of the United States national team.
Pochettino is expected to take charge of the “Red Devils” if the club’s hierarchy decides to sack Michael Carrick following disappointing results at the start of the season.
According to Sky Sports, United executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox will meet co-owner Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco to make a final decision regarding Carrick’s future.
One potential obstacle to appointing the Argentine manager is his contract with the United States Soccer Federation, which runs until 2030. However, it includes a release clause worth around £7 million, a fee that Manchester United are willing to pay.
Pochettino has extensive experience in English football, having previously managed Southampton, Tottenham and Chelsea. His greatest achievement in England came with Tottenham, whom he guided to the Champions League final in 2019.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are enduring a very poor start to the season, sitting in the Premier League relegation zone with just one win from their opening 10 league matches.