Manchester United considers Nagelsmann, Conte, and Howe for managerial role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Manchester United is exploring options for a new manager as speculation grows around the future of current head coach Michael Carrick. After a lackluster start to the Premier League season, including a recent 4-1 Champions League loss to Como, the club faces uncertainty. Fabrizio Romano mentioned Julian Nagelsmann, Antonio Conte, and Eddie Howe as potential candidates. The situation at United reflects a significant decline in performance, with player dissatisfaction emerging as a concern. The club's board is analyzing these options while considering the possibility of a coaching change soon.
- •United has just one league win from seven matches this season.
- •Fabrizio Romano highlighted Nagelsmann, Conte, and Howe as candidates.
- •The team's recent loss to Como is viewed as humiliating.
- •Player dissatisfaction with the coaching staff is growing.
- •Carrick's job security is in jeopardy following poor performances.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Romano names three candidates as Julian Nagelsmann is “sounded out” to become next Man United manager
"Antonio Conte, Julian Nagelsmann and Eddie Howe are expected to feature prominently in consideration over the Manchester United job if the club dismiss Michael Carrick, whilst a fourth name is “appr...
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