According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United's hierarchy is divided on who should replace Carrick if the club decides to sack him. The manager will likely be dismissed if United fails to beat AFC Bournemouth on Sunday.
While the club acknowledges that not all problems are Carrick's responsibility, the team's performance has been concerning, and his future has become a central topic of discussion internally.
However, if Manchester United does change managers, it remains unclear who they should approach. Football director Jason Wilcox wants a candidate with a proven Premier League track record, and his recruitment strategy favors signing players with league experience.
Wilcox's top target is Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hürzeler, but the 33-year-old is reportedly unconvinced about moving to Old Trafford, and Brighton & Hove Albion would demand substantial compensation for releasing their promising young manager—a fee Manchester United cannot afford.
Among available managers, Wilcox highly rates Eddie Howe. Howe has been out of work since leaving Newcastle United this summer, and his track record at St James' Park and previously at AFC Bournemouth is well-regarded.
Though Wilcox has the trust of co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Julian Nagelsmann remains a realistic candidate. Director of Player Negotiations Christopher Vivell has been advocating for Nagelsmann.
Vivell had hoped Manchester United would pursue Nagelsmann last summer, but the club felt securing a candidate during the World Cup was logistically impractical. Nagelsmann has since left the German national team and is currently available.
He previously managed Bayern Munich and possesses experience at top European clubs, with the kind of reputation and bearing that would appeal to Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe watched Manchester United suffer a humiliating defeat in a match on the shores of Lake Como, which was embarrassing; what made it worse was that one of the opposing team's standout players had previously played within the Ineos system.
Dr-k_1
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I think the only coaches that can save us are pep Guardiola and PSG Luis Henrique
haybeimyz
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how many coaches will you sack enough is enough just sell the club
haybeimyz
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board just sell the club period
Biceimpryz
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Bournemouth is a big test
Luwbnpty
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Haaa we go lose ooo even if pep has the last chance like this he will surly lose tomorrow
Vuailntuyz
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They may win the next game
Zacaceptuz
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I mean to say Carrick is not backed during the transfer window.
Vicsammy
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Shame on the board 😔
Zacaceptuz
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Sacking is nor always the solution. Carrick is backed during the transfer window. Let the Glazers and ineos sell our club to Jassim because we need quality in our squad.
tfrankbeat
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U better sack we fans Join cos we are all tired of changing of coaches 😞😞😞
Fouabdimsy
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Why not talk about the Glazers and Ineos
lozmstuz
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and Glazer's family remain there.... I wish no coach accept that job until Glazer leave our club
mopbdiryz
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Sack him already As for Bournemouth match no chance
mincilnoru
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We almost to relegate but Carrick tried his best to lift it with force but now everyone knows that we have leftover player thats why.. Just look at the bench and tell me quality player who are there if not only 2 or 3 and look at those team we are competing with now, Full seat you can close your eyes and point anyone still can make sense
Fumadlmntu
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with thier current form dont see they will win
Mieacmopuz
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Howe is definitely the answer
mincilnoru
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carrick is not a problem.. stop those nonsense of sacking how many coaches you sacked and what did you earn from sacking.. thats stupid mentality.. look for a right person with money to spend for reasons not stingy one cant afford to buy 100millions player
JMarama
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Coach is not the problem.
MukisaGerald
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Even if Manchester United bring Pep with that squad it will still fail
miwcelpruz
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that's it! Carrick will be sacked.
Sadmnops
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why do you these pundits always happy trumpeting, broadcasting and forecasting the sacking of Mike Carrick? Are these pundits so dumb to realise that for the 13 years man utd has hired 8 managers and are still rebuilding? Instead of these football pundits putting great pressure on sir Ratcliffe, INEOS, Glazers, Berada and wilcox to give Mike CARRICK time and back him with world class players this January 2027 window. After all, Mike Carrick deserves unalloyed backing of the owners and the board for his excellent performance last season saving mant utd from a catastrophic result. The problem of man United now is not the management but sir jim Ratcliffe, INEOS, Glazers, Berada and wilcox who should be shown the egress immediately. DON'T SCAPEGOAT CARRICK NOR LISANDRO MARTINEZ.
tieadknoyz
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Get Negelsmann for the Manchester United
Supadeklsy
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He doesn't care even,