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“The real deal”: Paul Scholes outlines who he believes should replace Michael Carrick as Man United manager

Paul Scholes backs Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler as Manchester United's next boss, comparing his credentials to current manager Michael Carrick.

By Alex Browne · The Peoples Person

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Paul Scholes has endorsed Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler as a strong candidate to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United.
Scholes praised Hürzeler as "the real deal" with valuable Premier League experience, though he warned of United's unique scrutiny.
Manchester United currently sit 13th in the Premier League with six points from their opening six games under Carrick.

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Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has backed Brighton and Hove Albion manager Fabian Hürzeler to potentially replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United. Speaking on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast, Scholes described the 33-year-old manager as looking like "the real deal" and noted his established body of work in the Premier League.

Carrick faces mounting pressure following a difficult start to the season that has left United in 13th place with six points from six matches, alongside exits from the League Cup and a recent Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. Scholes also questioned Carrick's mindset amid the scrutiny, wondering if the current manager privately wants out.

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