United decide Carrick stays, no talks with Howe

Manchester United have decided on their preferred manager and a report refutes any contact with three possible replacements for Michael Carrick.

Julian Nagelsmann and Eddie Howe were named among the names being linked with the vacancy.

Many assumed Carrick was finished after the 3‑0 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford and the 4‑1 Champions League humiliation at the hands of Como.

Crisis talks between Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Jason Wilcox, Christopher Vivell and Omar Berrada gave Carrick a stay of execution.

The blame for the 2‑0 loss to Chelsea was placed largely on Lisandro Martinez, prompting United to wait for the international break before deciding his future.

A 3‑2 comeback win over Roma eased the tension at Manchester United and reduced the pressure on Carrick.

Whitwell says no talks with Howe or Nagelsmann

Whitwell revealed on Friday that Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are not advancing in talks, suggesting Carrick has the job for an extended period.

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He said on the Stretford Paddock YouTube channel that United chiefs decided to give Carrick the international break as a chance to turn things around.

Whitwell added he is not aware of any other candidates being pursued, which would indicate that Carrick’s got the job.

refuted Red Devils have been in touch with Howe, Nagelsmann, Didier Deschamps or anyone else, saying the club has stopped short of direct contact with potential successors.

The report says United feel prepared should Carrick be sacked, having done due diligence before appointing him in May and updating files on coaches interviewed in the summer of 2024.

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While contingencies are being discussed if results do not improve, the preference remains to keep Carrick.

Carrick said his side is showing signs of improvement ahead of their clash with Aston Villa on Sunday, noting the first half against Roma ‘wasn’t so bad’.

He added that the team must clean up the little moments that change games, praised the first half against Chelsea as very good and insisted they must build on the signs of improvement moving forward.