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Mauricio Pochettino interested in leaving USMNT job for Manchester United

Manchester United are reported to be close to a deal to appoint USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who sources say is interested in the job, if the club dismisses Michael Carrick as expected with the team in the Premier League relegation zone. Pochettino's USMNT contract reportedly includes a release clause of about $10 million, and while The Athletic, as cited by Yahoo Sports, reports United are finalising the deal, The Guardian and the Press Association describe it as contingent on Carrick's sacking, which club officials Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada are set to recommend.