Manchester United have entered into preliminary discussions with Mauricio Pochettino, the United States national team head coach, as the club moves to identify a permanent replacement for Michael Carrick.

Carrick's position at Old Trafford is set to be formally reviewed at a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday. The talks will involve chief executive Omar Berrada, director of football Jason Wilcox, and co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe — with Carrick widely expected to be dismissed.

Pochettino, who previously managed both Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea in the Premier League, is now being considered for a return to English football's top flight. Talks over a potential appointment are under way.