Michael Carrick is set to lead Manchester United's training session on Wednesday as his future at the club hangs in the balance — with United already in contact with Mauricio Pochettino, sources have told ESPN.

Carrick has been holding the head coach role on an interim basis, and the club's pursuit of Pochettino signals that a permanent replacement could be imminent. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his position, Carrick is continuing to fulfil his duties on the training pitch.