Manchester United drop clear hint over next manager move as timeline emerges

The decision to remove Carrick was made on Wednesday, when Berrada and Wilcox travelled to Monaco for talks with United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.In a statement to confirm his exit, United wrote: “After a disappointing start to the season, the club has come to the extremely difficult conclusion that a change is necessary in order to achieve our ambitions.“Michael is, and always will be, a Manchester United legend. Just as he did as a player, he has conducted himself with the highest standards of dedication and professionalism throughout his time back with the club.“His leadership and achievements last season will always be fondly remembered. The club intends to appoint a permanent successor as quickly as possible.”Sacked: Michael Carrick has left his role as Manchester United managerPAAmid more heavy speculation over his future, Carrick was left in post for United’s trip to Chelsea the following weekend - which they lost 2-0 despite an improved first-half display.Carrick led training on Tuesday and Wednesday at Carrington with the United players not currently away on international duty, despite reports that he was in line to be sacked.Read MoreIt has been suggested that United are comfortable with Pochettino taking charge of the USA’s two upcoming Concacaf Nations League quarter-final matches against Haiti during the current international window.Pochettino’s first game as United head coach could still come away at Anfield, with the Red Devils facing fierce rivals Liverpool on Sunday, November 22.Their statement to sack Carrick appears to confirm that they will not consider another interim or caretaker appointment, which is how Carrick returned to the club in January after Ruben Amorim’s exit.