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Man United’s five-man shortlist to replace Michael Carrick revealed: Fabian Hurzeler admired but Brighton compensation obstacle looms, while Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are in the race for Old Trafford hotseat

So here we go again. How much longer can Carrick last? Hours? Days? Beyond the international break? United have never sacked two managers in the same calendar year, but this cannot go on.

By CHRIS WHEELER · Daily Mail

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 8:48 AM

Key Things to Know

Manchester United have considered a five-man shortlist including Fabian Hurzeler, Julian Nagelsmann, and Eddie Howe to replace Michael Carrick.
The shortlist also features unattached manager Antonio Conte and current Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler is admired at Old Trafford, but a potentially steep compensation fee remains an obstacle.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United are reportedly considering a five-man shortlist to replace manager Michael Carrick following a heavy 4-1 Champions League defeat against Como. The potential candidates identified include Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler, former Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann, former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte, and Kieran McKenna. Carrick is facing mounting pressure amid United's worst start to a league season in 40 years.

Extracting Hurzeler from Brighton would require significant compensation after he signed a new deal in June. While Nagelsmann and Conte are currently unattached, United's leadership, including Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Omar Berrada, and Jason Wilcox, must decide whether to dismiss Carrick or grant him additional time to halt the club's decline.

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