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Manchester United considers Conte as Carrick faces mounting pressure

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:20 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Manchester United considers Conte as Carrick faces mounting pressure

Summary

Manchester United is reportedly considering Antonio Conte as a potential replacement for Michael Carrick amid a disappointing start to the season. The club sits four points from their opening four Premier League fixtures. Carrick, who signed a new contract extending to June 2029, has guided the team into the Champions League since taking over from Ruben Amorim. Meanwhile, Conte has been on sabbatical since leaving Napoli in May and is linked with a return to Juventus as well, as Luciano Spalletti's position is under scrutiny.

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•United has four points from their first four Premier League games.
•Carrick signed a contract extension this summer.
•Conte is a top candidate if Carrick is dismissed.
•Conte completed his Napoli contract a year early in May.
•Spalletti's position at Juventus is also in question.

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4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United eye Conte as pressure mounts on Carrick

What they're saying

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Antonio Conte’s sabbatical could be cut short, with Manchester United reportedly considering him should they move on from Michael Carrick.According to Corriere della Sera, via Calciomercato, Conte s...
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