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Emery and Nagelsmann lead possible Manchester United manager shortlist
Manchester United are considering a change of manager after a poor start to the season under Michael Carrick.
The team have won two of their first 11 games, and a 4-1 Champions League loss to Como has increased scrutiny on Carrick.
Carrick is expected to stay for Sunday's game against Bournemouth, but his job is in the balance.
Unai Emery and Julian Nagelsmann are leading potential replacements if the club's board decides to act.
Emery manages Aston Villa, and United may have to pay significant compensation because he is contracted there until 2029.
Nagelsmann is currently without a job after leaving Germany's national team following its World Cup exit.
Antonio Conte, Eddie Howe and Kieran McKenna are also possible candidates, but no decision to replace Carrick has been announced.
Unai Emery and Julian Nagelsmann have emerged as leading candidates to replace Michael Carrick if Manchester United decide to sack him.
Carrick’s job is in doubt after United made their poorest start to a season since 1986 and lost 4-1 to Como in the Champions League.
He is expected to remain in charge for Sunday’s home match against Bournemouth.
Emery is under contract with Aston Villa until 2029, and the compensation United would need to pay could be a barrier.
Nagelsmann is unemployed after leaving his role as Germany manager and is understood to be interested in an approach from United.
Other candidates mentioned include Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte, Kieran McKenna and Fabian Hürzeler.
- Who
- Manchester United are considering Unai Emery and Julian Nagelsmann as possible replacements for manager Michael Carrick.
- What
- The club is weighing potential candidates in case it decides to replace Carrick.
- When
- The reports were published on 22 and 23 October 2026; Carrick was expected to remain in charge for Sunday’s match against Bournemouth.
- Where
- Manchester United; Emery is at Aston Villa, while Nagelsmann is unemployed.
- Why
- Carrick’s job is in doubt after United’s poor start to the season and a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como.
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Nagelsmann left his role as Germany manager after the team’s last-32 World Cup exit.
Manchester United lost 4-1 to Como in the Champions League.
The Guardian reported Emery and Nagelsmann as leading targets if United sack Carrick.
Carrick was expected to remain in charge for Manchester United’s home game against Bournemouth.
- Leading candidates
- Unai Emery and Julian Nagelsmann
- Carrick’s record
- Two wins from 11 games this season
- Champions League result
- Como 4-1 Manchester United
- Emery’s contract
- Aston Villa until 2029
- Emery’s reported salary
- Between £10 million and £12 million a year