Manchester United are set to turn to former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino if they decide to sack Michael Carrick, British media reports said on Wednesday.
The 54-year-old Argentinian is currently coach of the United States national team and has just extended his contract until 2030.
However, British media outlets, including the BBC, have reported that United are in talks with Pochettino to bring him back to the Premier League.
Pochettino had spells in charge of Spurs and Chelsea, as well as Paris Saint-Germain.
After a disastrous start to the season, Carrick's job is under threat and his future at Old Trafford will be decided by influential shareholder Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox at a meeting in Monaco on Wednesday.