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Mauricio Pochettino urged to demand transfers before joining Manchester United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 10:41 AM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Mauricio Pochettino urged to demand transfers before joining Manchester United

Summary

Mauricio Pochettino is in line to succeed Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager following Carrick's expected dismissal. Pochettino faces a significant rebuilding task due to the team's poor performance, including one win in ten Premier League matches and a leaky defense. Former United player Gary Neville has advised Pochettino to secure immediate investment for two new defenders before accepting the position. Negotiations with the US Soccer Federation regarding Pochettino's release from his current role are underway, and the urgency for reinforcements is heightened as the January transfer window approaches.

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Status Watch

•Pochettino is a frontrunner to replace Carrick at Manchester United.
•United has one win in their last ten Premier League matches.
•Neville emphasizes the need for two defenders in January.
•Pochettino's priority will be addressing defensive weaknesses.
•Negotiations are ongoing for Pochettino's release from the US Soccer Federation.

Latest Updates

10:41 AMYahoo Sports — 'He's got to insist!' - Mauricio Pochettino told to REJECT Manchester United move unless he is granted TWO January transfer demands

What they're saying

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Mauricio Pochettino has been urged to take a hardline stance with the Manchester United hierarchy as he nears a return to the Premier League. The former Chelsea and Tottenham boss is the frontrunner to succeed Michael Carrick at Old Trafford, but club legend Gary Neville believes the Argentine must secure major guarantees before signing on the dotted line.
— Yahoo Sports

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