Howe and Nagelsmann high on Man Utd's list if Carrick sacked
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5-second readBBC Sport takes a look at who could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United if the head coach was sacked.
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Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are emerging as early contenders to become the next Manchester United head coach if Michael Carrick loses his job. Carrick's position at Old Trafford is under major threat following the club's poor start to the season, with work towards identifying his successor believed to be ongoing.
It is understood Howe and Nagelsmann both feature prominently on the list of candidates the club has explored to potentially replace him, and that both managers are aware of United's interest.
Sources have also indicated Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is admired at United, but the fact he is under contract would complicate any move for the Spaniard.
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BBC Sport · reported · 2026-10-26 15:34 UTC
Howe and Nagelsmann high on Man Utd's list if Carrick sacked ↗
BBC Sport takes a look at who could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United if the head coach was sacked.
OffsAIde · reported · 2026-10-26 08:24 UTC
Carrick under pressure at Man Utd, Howe and Nagelsmann contenders ↗
Michael Carrick’s Manchester United future is in serious doubt after a damaging home defeat reinforced mounting pressure on the manager.According to Sky Sports, Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are the...
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