Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with US national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick, following the club’s worst start to a top-flight season in 40 years.

LONDON: Manchester United have opened talks with United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino about replacing Michael Carrick as manager, the BBC and other British media reported Wednesday.

Carrick’s position at Old Trafford has been the subject of intense speculation following United’s worst start to a season in 40 years, leaving them languishing in the Premier League relegation zone after an eight-match winless run.

He remains in post but it is believed Carrick’s future will be decided at a meeting attended by influential shareholder Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox in Monaco on Wednesday.