When Mauricio Pochettino will take over as Manchester United manager as ‘start date revealed’

Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Pochettino has been sounded out as INEOS’ preferred candidate, ahead of other potential options that were previously reported, like Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann. The Argentine is currently the head coach of the United States, but it was reported by BBC Sport that United were willing to trigger the £7million clause in his contract with US Soccer to bring him to Old Trafford. Sacked: Michael CarrickPABBC Sport claims that Pochettino is likely to take up his post by November 19 at the latest, but there remains a level of uncertainty as to whether he will manage the US’ two matches against Panama in the current international break. The United hierarchy had identified this international window as a chance to assess Carrick’s position as manager, and they pulled the trigger after days of leaked reporting claiming that the ex-England international was to be relieved of his duties following a crisis meeting in Monaco on Wednesday. As such, it left the Red Devils with a decision to make, and it is understood that they are ‘relaxed’ over the possibility of Pochettino overseeing a last two matches with the US, who face Panama in a double-header.United’s first game back after the international break is a trip to Anfield to take on Liverpool, which is expected to be their new boss’ first game in charge.