Who should replace Michael Carrick as Man United boss as pressure mounts? Bringing in Unai Emery would be the best thing INEOS have done, writes NATHAN SALT… but would Eddie Howe simply be Carrick 2.0?

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure following a 3-0 defeat to AFC Bournemouth, leading the club to evaluate potential replacements. Daily Mail Sport reports that director of football Jason Wilcox favors Eddie Howe, while director of recruitment Christopher Vivell supports Julian Nagelsmann. Nathan Salt assesses a five-man internal shortlist including Howe, Nagelsmann, Antonio Conte, Unai Emery, and Fabian Hurzeler.

Salt argues that hiring Aston Villa manager Emery would represent INEOS's best move, though prohibitive compensation costs and power dynamics make it difficult. Meanwhile, Howe is considered the frontrunner due to Wilcox's backing and the absence of compensation fees, though concerns remain over his similarity to Carrick.