Pochettino ready to accept Man Utd offer to replace Carrick

Mauricio Pochettino is ready to accept an offer from Manchester United to become their next head coach.

United have opened talks with the Argentine about him potentially replacing Michael Carrick, who is expected to be relieved of his duties in the next 48 hours.

Once Carrick's future is clarified, sources have told BBC Sport that USA manager Pochettino wants to take the job.

The former Tottenham and Chelsea boss wants to remain respectful to the US Soccer Federation and will wait for United to make an official approach.

The Red Devils would be required to pay $10m (£7.5m) to release Pochettino from his contract, which he only signed in August.