Manchester United has reportedly made formal contact with U.S. Soccer regarding the possible appointment of Mauricio Pochettino, the current head coach of the U.S. men's national team, according to several media reports published on Wednesday.
Yahoo Sports and The Athletic, the latter published by The New York Times, reported that the English club has opened official communication with the American federation over a potential move for the Argentine manager. CBS Sports reported that Pochettino is on course to leave his post with the national team after discussing personal terms with Manchester United.
The developments have prompted debate over the consequences for the U.S. national team. ESPN published an analysis asking whether the team could withstand the loss of Pochettino and who might succeed him in the role.
Neither Manchester United nor U.S. Soccer had issued an official public statement confirming the details of the discussions at the time of the reports. The information is based on media accounts and remains subject to confirmation by the parties involved.
Further developments are expected as negotiations between the club, the federation and the manager progress.
Sources: Yahoo Sports, ESPN, The Athletic (The New York Times), CBS Sports.
