Nagelsmann emerges as contender if United moves on from Carrick

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Julian Nagelsmann is being considered as a potential replacement for Michael Carrick at Manchester United.

Julian Nagelsmann has emerged as a leading candidate to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United should the club decide to make a change. The 39-year-old German manager is currently out of work after stepping down as Germany boss following the country's defeat by Paraguay at the World Cup. United have for now decided to stick with Carrick despite Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League, which extended their winless run to seven games.

Nagelsmann is regarded as an innovator who builds teams to press relentlessly, a concept not currently used at United. He previously managed Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig. The Guardian reports he was of interest to Manchester City while Omar Berrada was part of that hierarchy. Mirror Sport reports that Christopher Vivell, United's director of recruitment, is backing Nagelsmann, though he is reportedly at odds with director of football Jason Wilcox over the way forward.

Other contenders on the shortlist include Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte and Fabian Hurzeler, who have Premier League experience. Nagelsmann has previously visited Old Trafford, telling the Mail he was excited to experience the stadium after watching United games throughout his younger years as a player.

How it is being reported

• Next in line? Main contenders for the Manchester United hot seatWith Michael Carrick’s future at Old Trafford a matter of some debate, we examine the credentials of those who could succeed him The German was of interest to Manchester City while Omar Berrada was part of the hierarchy on the other side of town. He is highly thought of and would come with an impressive CV for a 39-year-old, having taken charge of Bayern Munich and Germany. Nagelsmann is regarded as an innovator who is very demanding of his players and builds teams to press relentlessly, a concept not currently used at United, as Bruno Fernandes will testify . His spell with Germany was…The Guardian · 22 Oct, 19:32
• Why divisive Julian Nagelsmann would be a huge gamble for Man Utd after Michael CarrickANALYSIS: Julian Nagelsmann has an advocate in the Manchester United hierarchy, but the 39-year-old's time as Bayern Munich boss highlights why he wouldn't be a good fit at Old TraffordMirror Sport · 22 Oct, 18:50
• Everything Julian Nagelsmann has said about Man Utd as he makes stance clearJulian Nagelsmann would be a leading candidate if Manchester United decide to sack Michael Carrick, and the ex-Germany manager is reportedly open to an approachMirror Sport · 22 Oct, 14:04

In this story: Julian Nagelsmann · Michael Carrick · Manchester United · Germany · Bayern Munich · RB Leipzig · Old Trafford

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