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Man United take up ‘surprising Eddie Howe stance’ as new target highly rated by board emerges

The Manchester United managerial situation remains on a knife's edge going into the weekend's round of fixtures…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 3:37 PM
Man United take up ‘surprising Eddie Howe stance’ as new target highly rated by board emerges
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United are reportedly less keen on Eddie Howe as Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness emerges as a target.
  • Michael Carrick remains under pressure despite a recent Champions League comeback victory against Roma.
  • Club executives Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada reportedly favor a permanent successor rather than another interim appointment.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United are reportedly cooler on appointing Eddie Howe than widely assumed, while Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeness has emerged as a highly regarded candidate. Current manager Michael Carrick remains under pressure despite a Champions League victory against Roma, with club executives evaluating their options ahead of an upcoming match against Aston Villa.

According to reports, director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada prefer a permanent replacement over an interim manager if a change is made. Hoeness has impressed United bosses after taking Stuttgart from relegation danger to Champions League qualification and domestic cup success.

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