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Next Man Utd manager favourites: Pochettino, Conte, Howe

Who will replace Michael Carrick in the hotseat?

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:55 PM
Next Man Utd manager favourites: Pochettino, Conte, Howe
Key Things to Know
  • Mauricio Pochettino, Eddie Howe, and Antonio Conte are top contenders to potentially replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United.
  • Manchester United sit 18th in the Premier League after an eight-match winless streak under Carrick.
  • Bookmakers consider Pochettino the favorite, with an apparent £7.44 million release clause in his USMNT contract.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Mauricio Pochettino, Eddie Howe, and Antonio Conte have emerged among the leading contenders to replace Manchester United manager Michael Carrick. With United sitting 18th in the Premier League following an eight-game winless run, Carrick is reportedly set to learn his fate ahead of an upcoming fixture against Liverpool.

Pochettino is considered the frontrunner by major bookmakers, reportedly holding a £7.44 million compensation release clause in his USMNT contract. Howe represents another leading option requiring around £3 million in compensation to Newcastle United, while Julian Nagelsmann, Antonio Conte, Gareth Southgate, and Unai Emery were also evaluated as potential alternatives.

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