Manchester United prepare to part ways with Michael Carrick

Manchester United are planning to part ways with manager Michael Carrick, according to a report by TEAMtalk.

Despite the club continuing to state that no final decision has been finalized, reporting from David Ornstein indicates that internal preparations for a managerial change are well underway. ​

The club hierarchy anticipates making a decision prior to their upcoming fixture against Liverpool at Anfield. Leadership has compiled a shortlist of three potential replacements, including United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino, former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe, and former Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann. ​

When questioned regarding his future following a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa, Carrick firmly rejected suggestions that he might resign.

“It’s not going to happen, no,” Carrick stated when asked about walking away from the position. Any final call on Carrick’s future will require approval from co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe alongside the Glazer family.