Kane cannot speak highly enough of ‘fantastic’ Pochettino amid Man Utd links
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Glazer gives approval for Pochettino
The American made the decision after a remote meeting was held on Wednesday to discuss the club’s future.
“Sources say the deal is now effectively done and United must now decide when to pay the US Soccer Federation £7.4 million to release Pochettino from his contract.
“Glazer okayed the appointment on Wednesday evening via a remote call as he is in the United States. United co-chairman Glazer has been the most visible of the siblings at United games in recent years.”
United contact USA set-up
Meanwhile, The Athletic say that United have already made contact with the United States football federation to complete negotiations.
But there could be a delay in him linking up with United because he is set to remain in charge of the USMNT for two upcoming games with Haiti.
“Pochettino is currently with the USMNT ahead of two Concacaf Nations League games with Haiti over the next week, matches which United are comfortable for him to stay in charge for before making his return to English football, sources say.”
United’s compensation bill climbs
The Telegraph reports that Manchester United’s managerial and director compensation costs since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement could soon exceed £100m.
“Pochettino, the United States head coach, is in pole position to become the new United manager if, as anticipated, Carrick is sacked.
“United would have to meet the exit clause thought to be worth about $10m (£7.4m) in Pochettino’s contract with US Soccer.
“There could then be further compensation due to buy Pochettino’s staff out of their contracts, not to mention compensation payments to Carrick and his backroom team, which alone are estimated to cost at least £5m.
“Acquiring Pochettino’s services and dismissing Carrick would likely bring United’s compensation bill over the past 13 years since Ferguson’s exit to just over £108m.”
