TEAMtalk reported that Manchester United have begun assessing potential replacements for Michael Carrick and that Sir Jim Ratcliffe will use AI in the process.
Carrick's current position
The decision to stick with Michael Carrick for Manchester United's Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Sunday has already been made. United are conducting due diligence on potential replacements for Carrick. The 45-year-old retains their backing for now, and INEOS want a contingency plan in place.
Names under consideration
Others on United's radar include Unai Emery and Julian Nagelsmann. Fabian Hurzeler is Seagulls boss and is very much to United's liking. TEAMtalk said Antonio Conte would say yes if the call comes. TEAMtalk said Eddie Howe is also out of work and available to hire.
AI in the process
TEAMtalk said United and Ratcliffe in particular will utilise AI to assess the list of managerial contenders. The Athletic wrote: "Michael Sansoni, United’s director of data & AI, is involved in running the numbers on potential candidates."
Sansoni's role
According to The Athletic, Michael Sansoni is United's director of data & AI. The Athletic wrote: "He is said to be growing in influence and has a good connection with Ratcliffe."