United Weigh Nagelsmann as Pressure Builds on Carrick

Manchester United’s 4-1 defeat to Como has intensified pressure on manager Michael Carrick, while Julian Nagelsmann is being explored as a possible successor, according to reports. The loss extended United’s winless run across all competitions to seven matches. The club has not announced a decision to dismiss Carrick or appoint another manager. Reports about a potential approach to Nagelsmann trace to talkSPORT, which says United has sounded out the former Germany coach as a possible candidate. He is said to have admirers within the club hierarchy and was considered before Carrick was appointed permanently in May. Nagelsmann, 39, left his role as Germany head coach after the 2026 World Cup and is described in the reports as available for another job. Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler is also reported to be an option for United. Antonio Conte has been linked with the position, and reports say he would be open to taking charge. One account says United has not expressed interest in Conte. The reports do not establish that the club has made a final choice among candidates. The Como defeat came during a difficult start to Carrick’s first full campaign in charge. United have won only...