Manchester United are preparing to decide Michael Carrick's future while discussing candidates to replace him. Per TEAMtalk, citing the BBC, Berrada and Wilcox will present their recommendation, though a decision on Carrick's future may not officially arrive until Thursday.
United in the relegation zone
TEAMtalk says Manchester United are in the Premier League relegation zone under Carrick this season.
Howe is Wilcox's preferred candidate
Graeme Bailey, TEAMtalk's transfer insider, said: “As things stand, Howe is understood to be Wilcox’s preferred candidate. The 48-year-old’s availability is a significant attraction. With Howe currently out of work, United would not need to negotiate a release from an existing managerial contract, potentially making an appointment easier to implement during the season. Howe established himself as one of the Premier League’s respected managers during his time at Newcastle, guiding the club through a period of significant progress and helping them become regular contenders for European qualification.”
According to TEAMtalk, Howe parted ways with Newcastle United in the summer of 2026. Fraser Fletcher says Howe would be willing to take charge of Manchester United.
Other candidates
TEAMtalk says Manchester United's other managerial candidates include USA boss Mauricio Pochettino and former Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann.
According to TEAMtalk, citing The Sun, Manchester United co-owner and INEOS chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe would prefer an English manager, and Howe is described as one of the leading contenders to become the next Manchester United manager.
Summit planned in Monaco
TEAMtalk says it is understood that Berrada and Wilcox are flying to Monaco on Tuesday for a summit with Ratcliffe to present their decision to sack Carrick and discuss their managerial shortlist.
If the final decision to sack Carrick is made at the meeting, TEAMtalk says the club want to inform him face to face. TEAMtalk also says Howe led Newcastle to Champions League qualification twice and won the Carabao Cup.
