Eddie Howe emerges as new favourite for Man United job as Michael Carrick’s authority suffers new low

Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox is leaning toward appointing Eddie Howe if manager Michael Carrick is dismissed, according to talkSPORT. Carrick faces mounting pressure following a 4-1 defeat at Como, where captain Bruno Fernandes reportedly confronted him afterward. Although Carrick is expected to lead United against Bournemouth on Sunday, the club hierarchy is actively evaluating replacement options amid United's worst start in 40 years.

While recruitment chief Christopher Vivell favors Julian Nagelsmann, Wilcox reportedly prefers Howe due to his Premier League experience. Howe has been out of work since leaving Newcastle United by mutual consent in the summer, and reports suggest he would be interested in the vacancy at Old Trafford.