Manchester United weigh Carrick alternatives ahead of Bournemouth

Manchester United are weighing managerial alternatives to Michael Carrick but are expected to keep him in charge for Sunday’s home Premier League match against Bournemouth. No decision to dismiss Carrick has been announced, and his position beyond the game remains uncertain. The scrutiny has intensified after United lost 4-1 to Como in the Champions League. Reports say the club have won two of their opening 11 matches in all competitions and have gone seven games without a win. The Como defeat has brought renewed attention to possible successors if United’s hierarchy decides to make a change. Accounts of the club’s leading options differ. Jason Wilcox, United’s director of football, is reported to favour former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe, while head of recruitment Christopher Vivell is said to prefer Julian Nagelsmann. Other reports identify Nagelsmann and Aston Villa manager Unai Emery as leading targets, with Fabian Hürzeler, Antonio Conte and Kieran McKenna also linked with the vacancy. These are reported preferences and possibilities, not confirmed approaches or appointments. Howe, who left Newcastle in the summer, is reported to be willing to consider the United...