Manchester United under pressure as board weighs future of Michael Carrick

Manchester United appointed Michael Carrick on a two‑year contract last summer, but the team has struggled this season, recording a win, a draw and a defeat in his first three matches and sitting 18th in the league after a 4‑4 draw with Aston Villa.

BBC Sport reported that the club’s board, including chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox, are expected to recommend Carrick’s dismissal to minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family, although no final decision has been confirmed.

The club previously considered a change after a 3‑0 loss to Bournemouth on 25 October, opting instead to give Carring more time during the international break, according to multiple sources cited by the BBC.

Reports indicate that United have explored several potential replacements, having spoken to former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and former Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, while former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino have also shown interest in the vacancy.

Pochettino, who signed a contract extension as United States coach in August, is believed to have clauses allowing him to leave for high‑profile jobs, though his availability may be affected by upcoming CONCACAF Nations League play‑offs for the United States in November.