Howe emerges as leading contender to replace Carrick at United

Summarised from 2 outlets · 16 reports · Updated 26 Oct, 16:07 · Archive

Eddie Howe has emerged as a leading contender to replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager following the club's poor start to the season.

Michael Carrick's future at Manchester United remains uncertain following a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday that extended the club's winless streak to eight games across all competitions. United are currently languishing in 16th place in the Premier League. Club officials Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox held crisis talks at Carrington on Monday to discuss Carrick's position, with Carrick himself present at the training ground to watch the Under-21s play a behind-closed-doors friendly.

Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann have emerged as the leading contenders to replace Carrick if he is dismissed. The BBC reports that both managers feature prominently on United's list of candidates and are aware of the club's interest. Antonio Conte is also understood to be among those under consideration. Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is admired by United, but his existing contract would complicate any move for him.

However, appointing Howe could present a significant obstacle. The former Newcastle and Bournemouth manager is expected to insist on bringing his trusted coaching team to Old Trafford. Howe has previously demonstrated his determination to work with people he knows, and his demand for control over backroom staff was a key factor in the collapse of his proposed move to Celtic in 2021. The BBC reports that Howe is fully open to joining United if Carrick loses his job.

When asked about the prospect of being sacked after Sunday's defeat, Carrick said he was not expecting anything in particular but accepted responsibility for results. Fans cheered Carrick as he left the pitch, whilst players were booed at full-time, with derogatory chants also directed at the Glazers, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Jason Wilcox during the match.

How it is being reported

• Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 'choice' for next Man United manager as two options consideredSir Jim Ratcliffe is understood to favour Eddie Howe as Manchester United's next manager, with Michael Carrick under pressure following eight games without a winManchester Evening News · 26 Oct, 16:48
• Howe and Nagelsmann high on Man Utd's list if Carrick sackedBBC Sport takes a look at who could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United if the head coach was sacked.BBC Manchester · 26 Oct, 15:34
• Jose Mourinho's reaction to being booed after what Michael Carrick told Man United playersMichael Carrick has given his response after hearing his Manchester United players get booedManchester Evening News · 26 Oct, 14:18
• Why Michael Carrick has arrived at Carrington amid Manchester United crisis talksMichael Carrick was pushed closer to the brink as Man Utd lost 3-0 to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday.Manchester Evening News · 26 Oct, 14:11
• Eddie Howe's non-negotiable for Man United job if Jason Wilcox gets his wayEddie Howe has emerged as a leading contender to replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager, but the former Newcastle boss could have a key demand that the Red Devils may have to meetManchester Evening News · 26 Oct, 12:46
• Eddie Howe's non-negotiable for Man United job if Jason Wilcox gets his wayEddie Howe has emerged as a leading contender to replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United manager, but the former Newcastle boss could have a key demand that the Red Devils may have to meetManchester Evening News · 26 Oct, 12:46
• Why Bruno Fernandes is at Carrington amid Manchester United crisis talksMan Utd's chiefs are weighing up Michael Carrick's future after a heavy 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday.Manchester Evening News · 26 Oct, 11:12
• Michael Carrick told he 'cut his nose to spite his face' with Bruno Fernandes decisionMichael Carrick made the decision to drop Bruno Fernandes after his comments last weekManchester Evening News · 26 Oct, 11:05
• Manchester United chiefs report to Carrington amid Michael Carrick talksMichael Carrick was pushed to the brink as Man Utd were hammered 3-0 by Bournemouth in the Premier League.Manchester Evening News · 26 Oct, 10:36
• Next Man United manager picked as Premier League rival given chance to finally 'prove himself'Manchester United have been linked with a number of managers to replace Michael Carrick and Jamie Carragher has picked the one he wants to see take chargeManchester Evening News · 26 Oct, 09:29
• Michael Carrick would never say this - but this is how Man United players are really behavingMichael Carrick is hanging on to his job by a threadManchester Evening News · 26 Oct, 07:38
• 'Something has got to change' - Harry Maguire backs Michael Carrick despite torrid Man United formMichael Carrick moved closer to the sack as Man Utd lost 3-0 to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday.Manchester Evening News · 26 Oct, 07:00
• Bournemouth manager's message to Michael Carrick after Manchester United defeatBournemouth manager Marco Rose felt sympathy for Michael Carrick as he moved closer to the brink at Man Utd.Manchester Evening News · 26 Oct, 06:00
• If Michael Carrick is sacked he shouldn't be the only one to leave Manchester UnitedMan Utd suffered a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League, a result that could be the end for Michael Carrick.Manchester Evening News · 26 Oct, 05:00
• Man United latest: Insiders' view on Michael Carrick's future as new victim blamed for strugglesMichael Carrick's Manchester United future is under threat after a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe expected to accelerate the search for a new managerManchester Evening News · 26 Oct, 05:00
• What Michael Carrick said to Manchester United players after they were booed off vs BournemouthMan Utd were thrashed for the second time in a week and the players were booed off after they were beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth at Old Trafford.Manchester Evening News · 26 Oct, 04:00

In this story: Michael Carrick · Eddie Howe · Julian Nagelsmann · Manchester United · Bournemouth · Jason Wilcox · Antonio Conte · Unai Emery

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