Michael Carrick’s Last Dance? Three men who could drag Man United out of the mud

Julian Nagelsmann, Eddie Howe, and Antonio Conte are three potential replacements for Michael Carrick at Manchester United. INEOS is reportedly considering these three men as possible candidates for the vacant managerial position. Julian Nagelsmann, currently out of work after Germany's World Cup exit, is the top choice for INEOS, as he has reportedly expressed interest in the role and would not require any compensation.

Eddie Howe, a free agent after leaving Newcastle, is also reportedly open to joining Manchester United. Howe has a proven track record of successfully rebuilding teams, having guided Bournemouth from League Two to the Premier League and Newcastle from relegation-threatened to two-time Champions League qualifiers. Antonio Conte, at 57 years old, is a wild card on the list, boasting a resume of league titles with Chelsea, Napoli, Inter, and Juventus.

Conte has also shown the ability to transform broken teams, as he did when he took over a Chelsea side that had finished 10th and immediately won the title in his first season. However, Conte's price is steep, and there are conflicting reports about the feasibility of his potential appointment. The three free agents reportedly open to the role are Nagelsmann, Howe, and Conte.

They each offer a different approach to addressing Manchester United's issues, with Nagelsmann primarily treating the problem of the lack of bite in their press, Conte fixing the issue of the leaking penalty box, and Howe offering a bit of both. Given the current state of the team, Nagelsmann seems like the gamble worth taking, as he brings the necessary control and organization to the team.