Manchester United directors are meeting in Monaco to evaluate Michael Carrick's future following a 10-month tenure that has produced just one victory in the first 10 league games. Potential replacements under consideration include Mauricio Pochettino, Julian Nagelsmann, and Eddie Howe. Pochettino holds a $10 million buyout clause with the United States national team, while Howe would require only a relatively small compensation fee to Newcastle. Additionally, Nagelsmann presents an available option who previously worked alongside United's recruitment director Christopher Vivell at RB Leipzig.
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Club leadership is holding an urgent summit in Monaco to decide Michael Carrick's manager…: Club leadership is holding an urgent summit in Monaco to decide Michael Carrick's managerial future.
Sacking Carrick would result in Manchester United hiring their eighth permanent manager i…: Sacking Carrick would result in Manchester United hiring their eighth permanent manager in 13 years.
Julian Nagelsmann remains a strong candidate due to his prior professional history with d…: Julian Nagelsmann remains a strong candidate due to his prior professional history with director Christopher Vivell.
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With one victory in their first 10 Premier League matches, Manchester United have made their worst start to a top-flight campaign since the 1986-87 season.
They are 18th in the table, one point above bottom club Crystal Palace.
United directors will meet in Monaco on Wednesday to discuss Michael Carrick's future as his 10-month spell as head coach comes under major scrutiny.
If the 45-year-old former player departs, it would mean an eighth permanent boss for the Red Devils since Sir Alex Ferguson retired 13 years ago.
That would be as many managerial changes as they have made across the previous 68 years dating back to Sir Matt Busby's appointment in 1945.
BBC Sport takes a look at the leading candidates who could replace Carrick.
Mauricio Pochettino
Major trophies won: 1 Ligue 1, 1 French Cup
Premier League record: P294, W150; Win percentage: 51; Points per game ratio (PPG): 1.77
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