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Antonio Conte eyes Manchester United as Michael Carrick faces weeks
Five points from five Premier League matches have left Manchester United hovering at the foot of the table, prompting transfer guru Fabrizio Romano to warn of decisive weeks for co‑owner INEOS over manager Michael Carrick’s future, while Italian analyst Marco Messina says Antonio Conte is keen to take charge.
Potential appointment of Conte
Italian media reported last month that Manchester United are scouting Antonio Conte as a replacement should they decide to dismiss Michael Carrick. The suggestion matches the Italian analyst’s view that Conte is eager to return to the Premier League.
TEAMtalk transfer insider Graeme Bailey, writing on 21 September, said Man Utd are currently backing Carrick and have no immediate plans to remove him. His report underlines a short‑term commitment to the current manager.
Antonio Conte remains unattached, having left Napoli at the end of the previous season. His departure was confirmed after the campaign concluded, leaving him free to consider new opportunities.
Manchester United warned hiring Conte could repeat swift Chelsea collapse
Italian football analyst Marco Messina, who boasts 47,500 followers on X, posted on 5 October that Conte wants to take charge of Manchester United, adding that no coach in the world has a better chance of delivering immediate success. He wrote: “There’s no coach in the world with a better chance at making them win immediately.”
United’s form and ownership pressure
Manchester United have collected only five points from five Premier League fixtures and have already been eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Brighton & Hove Albion this season. The sparse return leaves the Red Devils struggling for momentum.
Co‑owners INEOS are unlikely to be pleased if the club’s results do not improve after the international break, according to the same sources. Their patience appears limited as the season progresses.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano warned that United are facing ‘decisive weeks’ over Carrick’s future, noting that while the squad feels fully behind the manager, three defeats, two draws and just two home wins against Ipswich and Sabah in the last seven games are insufficient to stay safe. Romano added that the club is sending signals of confidence but the recent record is too poor to remain secure.