Manchester United are reportedly edging closer to a managerial change, with Michael Carrick’s future hanging in the balance after a disappointing run of results left the club battling near the bottom of the Premier League table.
Manchester United are expected to sack manager Michael Carrick after a poor run of form, with the club expected to decide in the coming days.
Carrick’s future with the club has been under scrutiny ever since United reached the lowly 18th position in the Premier League standings and are currently facing a relegation threat after the 4-4 draw against Aston Villa.
Man United have failed to outperform expectations, and the EPL club’s ownership and management are facing criticism from fans.
Carrick out?
According to The Athletic, Carrick is likely to be out of his job before Manchester United takes the trip to Anfield after the November break to face Liverpool.
Sources also add that club management is working on figuring out potential replacements after the club reached the relegation zone for the first time in 40 years as they enter their final international break of 2026.
More from Football NewsUnited fought tooth and nail to salvage a point against Villa but had to settle for a 4-4 draw, extending their winless streak to eight games.
While the club insists that it has yet to make a decision on Michael Carrick’s future, his tenure as team manager appears to be nearing its end.
Carrick had a brilliant run as interim manager following Ruben Amorim’s exit, who had succeeded Erik ten Hag. But he failed to evade his predecessors’ fate and could be sacked soon.
Man United hierarchy reviewing options
With Carrick on the brink of being sacked, United has been on the hunt for other options, with US head coach Mauricio Pochettino emerging as the favoured candidate to replace him as Man United manager.
Former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is among the candidates being considered by United’s hierarchy, while former Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann and Kieran McKenna also feature on the club’s shortlist.
The Manchester United hierarchy, led by Joel Glazer, Jim Ratcliffe, CEO Omar Berrada, and Director of Football Jason Wilcox, is currently evaluating Michael Carrick’s position and is expected to decide soon whether to retain him as manager or let him go.