Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement in principle with Mauricio Pochettino to take over as head coach.
Man Utd strike Pochettino agreement with Carrick set to depart

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- Pochettino, Howe, Emery... or Carrick? Man Utd's managerial options
- Is Pochettino a short-term fix? Man Utd pursuit of Carrick replacement questioned
- Pochettino a decade in Man Utd's making - but Carrick deserves better
- Why is Pochettino the favourite to replace Carrick at Manchester United?
- Pochettino ready to accept Man Utd offer to replace Carrick
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