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“Maybe that is one”: David Ornstein provides fresh update on United’s search for next manager, three big names ruled out

Manchester United are not expected to pursue Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte and Julian Nagelsmann, making Mauricio Pochettino a favourite.

By Vishal Singh · The Peoples Person

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 4:19 PM

Key Things to Know

David Ornstein reported Manchester United are not pursuing Julian Nagelsmann, Eddie Howe, or Antonio Conte.
Manchester United are reportedly expected to relieve head coach Michael Carrick of his duties.
Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a leading contender, reportedly favored by the Glazer family.

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David Ornstein reported that Manchester United are not pursuing Julian Nagelsmann, Eddie Howe, or Antonio Conte as potential replacements for Michael Carrick. With United reportedly preparing to part ways with Carrick, Ornstein suggested that a process of elimination points toward Mauricio Pochettino as a viable contender for the managerial role.

Pochettino has reportedly emerged as a frontrunner backed by the Glazer family, who previously passed over the Argentine manager in 2018 and 2022. While Howe was previously linked as Jason Wilcox's preferred candidate, United appear to have moved away from that option as Carrick awaits formal confirmation of his departure.

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