Next Man utd look to Eddie Howe As Carrick replacement, says Jason Wilcox

Manchester United chiefs Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Jason Wilcox have identified Eddie Howe as their preferred candidate to replace Michael Carrick if the club decides to act after Wednesday night’s disastrous defeat at Como in the Champions League, which left the Red Devils winless in seven games.

Como loss deepens Carrick crisis

The loss in northern Italy added fresh pressure on Carrick, whose tactics were publicly criticised by skipper Bruno Fernandes. Fernandes’ rant has even sparked talk of stripping the Portuguese playmaker of the captaincy.

United remain committed to Carrick ahead of Sunday’s visit to Bournemouth, who arrive after trouncing former United boss Ruben Amorim’s AC Milan in the Europa League.

Who is in the frame and why Howe stands out

TEAMtalk INEOS have four names under consideration, with Antonio Conte pushing for the job despite demanding terms that could trouble the owners.

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claims Wilcox favours former Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe, the 48‑year‑old who has been out of work since leaving Newcastle in July after five years in charge.

Howe transformed the St James’ Park side into Champions League qualifiers and guided them to their first silverware in 70 years by winning the 2025 Carabao Cup.

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“Eddie is doing an exceptional job, absolutely exceptional,” said former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp.

Other candidates include former Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann, Aston Villa chief Unai Emery and Brighton’s Fabian Hurzeler. Wilcox has said he wants a proven Premier League manager, and Howe fits that brief without likely upsetting INEOS.