{
  "id": 16618726,
  "title": "Howe and Nagelsmann high on Man Utd's list if Carrick sacked",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/howe-and-nagelsmann-high-on-man-utds-list-if-carrick-sacked",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T15:34:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqdr8zv5dg42o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are among the top candidates to replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United's head coach if he is dismissed, according to sources. Carrick's position at Old Trafford is under scrutiny following the club's disappointing start to the season, prompting the search for a new manager. Both Howe and Nagelsmann are reportedly aware of United's interest in the vacant position. Aston Villa's Unai Emery is also considered a potential candidate, but his current contract with the club complicates any move for him. Both Howe, Nagelsmann, and Antonio Conte, who is also interested in the job, are currently out of work, making their appointment easier. Howe has been lauded for his success at Newcastle, securing two Champions League spots and a League Cup title in his five-year tenure. Nagelsmann, who recently left his role as Germany's head coach after the World Cup, is available for employment. Conte, who has won multiple Serie A titles with three different clubs, is also open to returning to football. If Carrick is dismissed, United will be looking to appoint their eighth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson left the club in 2013.",
  "summary": "BBC Sport takes a look at who could replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United if the head coach was sacked.",
  "key_points": [
    "Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann top candidates to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United.",
    "Aston Villa's Unai Emery also considered, but contract with the club complicates move.",
    "Howe, Nagelsmann, and Conte currently unemployed, making appointment easier."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "EPL: Real reason why Man Utd haven't sacked Carrick yet",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/epl-real-reason-why-man-utd-havent-sacked-carrick-yet",
        "published": "2026-10-26T08:34:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}