Manchester United are evaluating potential replacements for head coach Michael Carrick after a string of poor results piled pressure on his position. The club suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth on Sunday, following a 4-1 Champions League loss to Como midweek. United have now gone eight games without a win across all competitions and sit 16th in the Premier League, just above the relegation zone.
Sources indicate the club is actively looking at replacements as Carrick's future remains in serious doubt. Among the contenders are former Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe and ex-Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann, both currently out of work. Former Ipswich Town manager Kieran Mc Kenna impressed United hierarchy in summer 2024 before the decision to retain Erik ten Hag.
Antonio Conte, who left Napoli in the summer, is also open to talks if contacted. United conducted due diligence on several coaches before handing Carrick a two-year contract in May following his successful interim spell. There is a feeling internally the club are prepared if Carrick is relieved of his duties.
Carrick insisted after the Bournemouth defeat that he was in the dark about his future and would carry on as normal.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing