Pochettino, Howe, Emery or Conte? – Man Utd’s managerial options

Manchester United directors are scheduled to meet in Monaco on Wednesday to discuss Michael Carrick's future as head coach. United currently sit 18th in the Premier League after securing only one win from their opening 10 matches, marking the club's worst start to a top-flight campaign since the 1986-87 season. A departure for Carrick would result in the club appointing its eighth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.

Several potential candidates have been identified to potentially succeed Carrick, including Mauricio Pochettino, Julian Nagelsmann, Eddie Howe, Antonio Conte, and Unai Emery. Pochettino, who currently manages the United States national team, reportedly holds a buyout clause in his contract. Meanwhile, Howe and Conte are without clubs following departures from Newcastle United and Napoli, respectively, while Emery is expected to sign a new contract with Aston Villa.