Man Utd weighs Howe and Nagelsmann if Carrick is dismissed

Manchester United is considering Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann as potential successors to manager Michael Carrick if the club decides to dismiss him, according to reporting about its search. Carrick has not been dismissed, and neither candidate has been appointed or confirmed to have received an offer. Howe and Nagelsmann are understood to feature prominently among the candidates United has explored, and both are aware of the club’s interest. Multiple sources cited in the reporting said Howe is fully open to joining United if Carrick loses his job. Howe has been out of work since leaving Newcastle in the summer. He led the club to League Cup success in 2025 and to Champions League qualification twice during his five years in charge. Nagelsmann is also available after leaving his role as Germany head coach following the World Cup. His coaching career has included spells at Hoffenheim, RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich, where he won the Bundesliga title in 2022 before being dismissed the following season. The reports do not establish whether United has formally approached either manager. United’s interest in alternatives comes amid a difficult run for Carrick. One report’s figures...