Pochettino emerges as favourite for the Manchester United job

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Manchester United's search for a new manager appears to be under way. ESPN reports that sources say USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino is the favourite to succeed Michael Carrick, with talks expected to run for several days

Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann and Kieran McKenna are also under consideration. Pochettino has interviewed for the United job three times before

He extended his contract with US Soccer to 2030 in August, so United would reportedly need to pay a release clause of about $10 million, or £7.4 million. ESPN's sources speak of an acceptance that performances and results demand a change of manager

United are having their worst ever Premier League start, with one league win in ten games, and sit one point above the bottom. Their next game is against Liverpool at Anfield on 22 November

Pochettino has always seemed a natural fit for a big club in England, and his Tottenham sides played exciting football. Leaving the United States so soon would be a big call, though. Whoever takes over faces a huge job to turn things around this season

Would Pochettino be the right appointment? And who would you choose from that shortlist?

Sources: Man United turn to U.S. coach Pochettino with Carrick on the brinkwww.espn.com