Julian Nagelsmann: Manchester United ‘sound out’ Michael Carrick replacement after sack demand

Nagelsmann is a free agent after leaving Germany after the World Cup…

By Tashan Deniran-Alleyne · Standard (EPL)

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 10:12 PM

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Manchester United have reportedly sounded out free agent Julian Nagelsmann to potentially replace manager Michael Carrick.
Pressure on Carrick increased after Manchester United suffered a 4-1 Champions League defeat against Como.
The defeat against Como extended Manchester United's winless run across all competitions to seven matches.

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Manchester United have reportedly sounded out Julian Nagelsmann as a potential replacement for manager Michael Carrick. The move comes amid increasing pressure on Carrick following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, which extended the club's winless streak across all competitions to seven matches.

Nagelsmann is currently a free agent after leaving his post with the Germany national team following the World Cup. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has also reportedly been identified as an option, while Carrick expressed frustration and described the team's recent performance as unacceptable.

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Julian Nagelsmann: Manchester United ‘sound out’ Michael Carrick replacement after sack demand

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