Hürzeler committed to Brighton amid Manchester United links

Fabian Hürzeler is committed to Brighton and has no plans to leave soon, according to a report cited amid speculation that Manchester United could consider him as a successor to Michael Carrick. United have not made a formal approach, and Brighton have received no contact from another club, according to the same account. Pete O’Rourke of Football Insider reported that Hürzeler is happy at Brighton and remains committed to the club’s project. His account was repeated in several reports, but they trace back to O’Rourke rather than independent confirmation. Brighton are said to be relaxed about his future, and his contract runs until 2029. The speculation comes as uncertainty surrounds Carrick’s position at United. One report said the club had won two of its first 11 matches in all competitions and was winless in its previous seven at the time of publication. Another described Carrick’s league record as one win in seven games. Those figures cover different competitions and snapshots. Fabrizio Romano separately said that someone on United’s board appreciates Hürzeler, while adding that the Brighton manager is focused on his current job. That remark does not establish that United...