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Nico Paz vs Uruguay 🇦🇷

US Soccer are plotting an ambitious move for Pep Guardiola to replace Mauricio Pochettino, as first called by @tombogert, @PaulTenorio and @HenryBushnell. Guardiola is the dream target and talks are expected to accelerate in the coming weeks. Also understand Roberto Martinez is open to the role if approached. Coaching at Los Angeles 2028 not something the USMNT can use to lure a big name as Steve Cherundolo already has that role.🇺🇸 🤝 @alex_crook

🚨🗣️ @David_Ornstein on Mauricio Pochettino: "When ten Hag’s job was on the line in 2024, United spoke to Pochettino (among others: Tuchel, Amorim, De Zerbi, Thomas Frank, Marco Silva, McKenna). I didn’t hear the best feedback from how it went. I was told they were a little underwhelmed - the feedback wasn’t the best in their eyes regarding his coaching at the time, his hunger, his work rate, etc. They ended up taking Tuchel and De Zerbi to the last two and ultimately gave ten Hag a new contract. There have been a number of occasions of this Pochettino consideration. It’s quite remarkable to think they could have taken him for free this summer (his contract was expiring after the World Cup). They had a vacancy because Carrick was only interim; they felt Carrick could earn the permanent job. They clearly didn’t think Pochettino was the man then. If they turn to him now they will have to pay around $10M for his release clause with the US men’s national team, a few million more for staff, then his salary, plus the cost of removing Carrick and his staff. A very expensive decision not to go with him in the summer if they go with him now." [@TheAthleticFC pod]

🚨 Manchester United intend to relieve Michael Carrick of duties. #MUFC say no final decision & nothing set in stone but work undertaken on replacements + multiple sources anticipate change before Liverpool. W/ @lauriewhitwell @AdamCrafton_ @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7768165…

🚨 Manchester United bosses are now assessing Michael Carrick’s position as we head into the international break. The manager was given three games following the Bournemouth defeat to show he could turn things around. A loss, a comeback win and a crazy draw means questions remain. #mufc

Question: If you had the chance to rebuild this entire Manchester United squad, how many of the current crop are you keeping around? #mufc

Sound 🆙 Brenda Willison (UK) has officially been crowned with having the world's loudest shout at 105.9 dB 📢🆙

Update on #mufc's January transfer plans by @samuelluckhurst - #mufc are open to bolstering defence and attack in January. There's private acceptance that they fell short with summer recruitment (LB & back-up striker). - Funds are limited & January incomings would likely depend on departures. A change of head coach wouldn't have a major bearing on recruitment (Wilcox is in charge). - Fulham's Rodrigo Muniz is a short-term option at striker (previously played under Carrick at Middlesbrough) - Aït-Nouri was offered to United on deadline day, but they passed on a loan with an obligation to buy (no interest in a permanent deal). - Tyrick Mitchell could be a cost-efficient option in January (contract expires in summer), but he's outside United's preferred age range of 22-26. - Lewis Hall is considered a realistic summer target despite signing a new Newcastle contract in September. - Zirkzee and Amass could leave. Amass wants a permanent move in January. - United are set to release Shaw when his contract expires in June.

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🚨 OFFICIAL: West Ham confirm Nuno Espirito Santo has been sacked with immediate effect. ⚒️ #whufc