Howe named as United candidate as Carrick decision remains unsettled

Manchester United’s next managerial move remains unsettled, with reports identifying Eddie Howe as a candidate to replace Michael Carrick while differing on whether the club has decided to dismiss its current manager.

One account said United chiefs had decided to part with Carrick during the international break. Another said the club was moving toward a change but had not reached a final decision. Neither account cited a club announcement, and the reports do not establish that United has made Howe an offer or approached him directly.

United’s chief executive, Omar Berrada, and director of football Jason Wilcox are reported to be reviewing Carrick’s position and overseeing the search for a possible successor. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the club’s co-owner, is said to have final approval. A report relayed by multiple accounts says Ratcliffe prefers an English manager, a description that would fit Howe.

Howe is also reported to have rejected an approach from Crystal Palace, leaving him available for another role. That account traces to a single report repeated elsewhere, rather than independent confirmation from Howe or either club. Howe left Newcastle United in July after nearly five years...