The Evening Standard reports that Manchester United have ruled out appointing Julian Nagelsmann as manager. Carrick remains in interim charge, and reports suggest he will be sacked once a successor is found, with former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe a frontrunner for the role.
Reports on Monday stated that Howe was the top choice for Manchester United's Football Director Jason Wilcox, while Nagelsmann – who is also out of work after leaving his role as Germany national team coach – was favoured by Recruitment Director Christopher Vivell.
However, Nagelsmann has less support from others behind the scenes, and The Athletic reported that his appointment is unlikely.
Howe is currently without a job, but the cost of his appointment could be higher than expected as Newcastle United is reportedly still owed compensation following his departure this summer.
The Guardian stated that this compensation was initially believed to be as high as £6 million, but was later revised to be closer to £3 million. Howe and assistant coach Jason Tindall command substantial salaries.
The same outlet also reported that Carrick would only be sacked once a successor is found.
On Monday, Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada held talks with co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe as Manchester United evaluated their options.
The financial implications of sacking Carrick, paying off the coaching staff, and hiring a successor could influence the final decision. However, the club must soon provide a clear statement, as fans await clarity on the board's plans.
On Tuesday morning, Carrick arrived early at the Carrington training ground, with his future still uncertain.
The former midfielder stabilized the team after a difficult spell under Amorim. Since taking over in January, Manchester United climbed to third in the Premier League, a performance that earned him a two-year contract. But after Sunday's 3-0 defeat to AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford, he faces the risk of being sacked just five months later.
Discussions surrounding the managerial position continued into Monday, with CEO Omar Berrada and Football Director Jason Wilcox both involved. On Monday afternoon, Carrick spent around three hours at Carrington watching Manchester United's U21s play an internal friendly against Hull City. He departed around 5 PM, shortly after Wilcox left.
Carrick made another early appearance on Tuesday before the players returned from their day off, as uncertainty over his future persisted. Wilcox and Berrada also arrived at the Carrington training ground shortly after.