Howe open to Manchester United talks if Carrick departs

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 27 Oct, 23:39 · Archive

Eddie Howe is open to talks with Manchester United if they part ways with manager Michael Carrick.

Eddie Howe, out of work since leaving Newcastle United in July, is open to talks with Manchester United if they decide to part ways with manager Michael Carrick. Carrick's position has come under pressure following a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday, which the Mirror reports appeared to be accepted by fans as likely his final game in charge. United have won only once in the Premier League this season and recently lost 4-1 to Como in the Champions League.

No formal decision has been made on Carrick's future, but the Mirror reports that crisis talks were taking place on Monday and it is anticipated he will depart one way or another. If and when that happens, Howe is understood to be leading the race to become his replacement, though the move will not be straightforward. Manchester United would need to pay Newcastle significant compensation to bring him in. Chronicle Live reports a 'significant pay-out' is expected, with talkSPORT claiming the figure stands at around £3 million, given that Howe had several years remaining on his multi-year contract at Newcastle and was earning roughly £6 million per year.

At Newcastle, Howe oversaw two Champions League qualifications and ended the club's 70-year domestic trophy drought by winning the 2024-25 Carabao Cup. Other candidates mentioned for the United job include former Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann, though reports suggest Howe and Nagelsmann form a two-man shortlist should Carrick depart.

How it is being reported

• Eddie Howe could cost Man Utd 'millions' despite leaving Newcastle three months agoEddie Howe is one of the favourites to replace Michael CarrickMirror Sport · 27 Oct, 20:55
• Entitled Man Utd fans don't deserve Eddie Howe if they can't see that he's the perfect fitOPINION: Eddie Howe has emerged as a leading contender to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United and Newcastle reporter Sean McCormick can't understand the pushback from fansMirror Sport · 27 Oct, 11:17
• Eddie Howe gave clear response when asked about Man Utd jobEddie Howe left no room for doubt when he was asked about potentially taking over as the manager of Manchester UnitedMirror Sport · 27 Oct, 11:10
• Howe open to Man Utd talks - Monday's gossipEddie Howe is open to holding talks with Manchester United if they part ways with manager Michael Carrick, three Premier League clubs are monitoring Bayern Munich's Lennart Karl, plus more.BBC Sport · 25 Oct, 21:09

In this story: Eddie Howe · Michael Carrick · Manchester United · Newcastle United · Julian Nagelsmann · Bournemouth

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