Man Utd has chosen a replacement if Michael Carrick is removed as manager.
Talksport, a well-known English media outlet, reported that Manchester United, the Premier League giant, is preparing to dismiss Michael Carrick as manager following a 0-3 home league defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
This loss marks the eighth consecutive match without a win for Carrick’s team across all competitions, dropping them to 16th place in the Premier League standings, just one point above the relegation zone.
Recent reports indicate that Manchester United's executives are engaged in tense discussions regarding Carrick’s future, with a high likelihood of his dismissal. A decision could be finalized before their away game against Chelsea on Saturday, 31 October.
Jason Wilcox, Manchester United’s technical director, has identified Eddie Howe, former Newcastle manager, as the replacement for Carrick. Wilcox has informed the club's owners that Carrick is no longer suitable for the manager role at United.
Wilcox is very impressed with Eddie Howe because of his Premier League experience and relatively modest salary demands.
German manager Julian Nagelsmann is highly regarded by Christopher Wivell, United’s head of recruitment, but Wilcox’s opinion may carry more weight with Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who oversees United’s football policy.
There is a growing sentiment within the club that dismissing Carrick is unavoidable...