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Michael Carrick arrives early at Manchester United’s training ground as he faces the sack today – but with his future still in limbo

Michael Carrick has arrived at Manchester United's Carrington training ground this morning with his job hanging by a thread after a day of crisis talks.

Daily Mail

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 7:57 AM

Key Things to Know

Michael Carrick arrived at Carrington facing an uncertain future following Manchester United's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth.
United executives Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox held crisis talks with club owners regarding Carrick's managerial position.
Manchester United currently sit in 16th place in the Premier League table after eight matches.

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Michael Carrick arrived early at Manchester United's Carrington training complex on Tuesday morning with his managerial future uncertain following a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth. Club chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox held crisis talks regarding Carrick's position, including conference calls with minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co-chairmen Joel and Avram Glazer.

Manchester United currently sit 16th in the Premier League after eight matches. Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are reportedly considered leading contenders if United decide to replace Carrick, though hiring Howe would require approximately £3 million in compensation to Newcastle United.

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