Overview
- Fabrizio Romano reports Manchester United still consider Michael Carrick a leading candidate despite the recent slump and a 2-1 home loss to Leeds United.
- David Ornstein says INEOS have finished their background work on the search, no formal interviews have taken place, and sporting director Jason Wilcox will make a recommendation.
- Carrick’s tenure began with landmark wins over Manchester City and Arsenal but has dipped to one win in four, raising questions about his in-game adaptability.
- Andoni Iraola has confirmed he will leave Bournemouth at season’s end on a free, creating a realistic external option for United to consider.
- Reporting indicates several high-profile names are unlikely or not under consideration, including Luis Enrique, Gareth Southgate, Xabi Alonso and Enzo Maresca, while Champions League qualification is viewed as a key benchmark for Carrick’s case.