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Shearer backs Hurzeler as a possible Manchester United replacement for Carrick
Alan Shearer has put Fabian Hurzeler first on his shortlist of possible replacements if Manchester United part ways with manager Michael Carrick.
Hurzeler is the manager of Brighton, and Shearer named two other potential candidates without identifying them in the report.
The discussion follows United's 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como, after which Bruno Fernandes questioned the coaching staff's tactics.
The reports do not say that United have decided to replace Carrick.
Hurzeler's Brighton contract has no release clause, so hiring him would require a record fee.
Any move depends on United deciding to change managers and reaching an agreement with Brighton.
Alan Shearer has put Fabian Hurzeler at the top of his shortlist of three possible Manchester United replacements for Michael Carrick, according to Sky Sports.
The report says the suggestion applies if United decide to part ways with Carrick.
Hurzeler is Brighton’s manager, according to The Telegraph, which reports that his contract has no release clause.
The Telegraph says appointing Hurzeler would cost a record fee.
The articles do not state that Manchester United have decided to replace Carrick or approach Hurzeler.
- Who
- Alan Shearer named Fabian Hurzeler as a possible Manchester United replacement for Michael Carrick.
- What
- Shearer placed Hurzeler at the top of his shortlist of three potential replacements if United part ways with Carrick.
- When
- The reports were published on 22 October 2026.
- Where
- Manchester United; Hurzeler is under contract at Brighton.
- Why
- The report frames Hurzeler as a possible choice if United decide to replace Carrick. A reason for Shearer’s preference is not stated.
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- Shortlist position
- Shearer placed Hurzeler first among three possible replacements
- Potential replacement
- Michael Carrick
- Contract
- The Telegraph says Hurzeler has no release clause in his Brighton contract
- Cost
- The Telegraph says Hurzeler would cost a record fee
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