Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Boardroom rift over Carrick's successor echoes the row that cost Ashworth his job
Manchester United's director of football Jason Wilcox and head of recruitment Christopher Vivell are reportedly at odds over who should replace Michael Carrick, mirroring the internal divisions that led to Dan Ashworth's £4.1m exit in December 2024.
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Conte dismisses 'unfounded' Man United links and denies advanced talks with any club
Antonio Conte has publicly denied reports placing him in advanced negotiations with Manchester United, insisting his next management role will be a carefully considered decision made only when conditions are right.
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Hurzeler dismisses Man United links and vows Brighton journey 'is not finished'
Fabian Hurzeler has firmly played down speculation linking him with the Manchester United job, insisting he is 'fully focused' on Brighton after guiding the Seagulls to third in the Premier League with four consecutive wins.
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Deschamps to succeed Mourinho at Real Madrid if Merengues lose Clasico
Free since leaving the France national team after the 2026 World Cup, Didier Deschamps would be Florentino Perez's choice to replace José Mourinho at Real Madrid, provided the Merengues lose to Barcelona on Sunday.
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Howe's fiery 2023 dressing room speech resurfaces as United weigh him up to replace Carrick
Manchester United are reportedly considering Eddie Howe as a replacement for struggling manager Michael Carrick, with the former Newcastle boss having won six of his last eight meetings against the club.
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Carrick faces the media as United's winless run stretches to seven games
Michael Carrick addressed reporters at Carrington on Friday ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth, with his future as Manchester United head coach under intense scrutiny after just two wins in 11 games and a heavy Champions League defeat at Como.
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Howe leads the race to replace Carrick as United weigh managerial options
Manchester United are preparing for a potential fourth permanent managerial change in three years under Ineos, with Michael Carrick under severe pressure after a seven-game winless run and a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como.
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Wilcox favours Howe, Emery and Conte over Nagelsmann as United weigh manager shortlist
Manchester United's technical director Jason Wilcox reportedly prefers candidates with Premier League experience over Julian Nagelsmann, with Eddie Howe, Unai Emery, Fabian Hurzeler and Antonio Conte all ahead of the German on his personal shortlist.
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United face £12m compensation hurdle as Emery emerges among top Carrick replacements
Manchester United are weighing a move for Aston Villa's Unai Emery to replace under-pressure Michael Carrick, but the Spaniard's £12m-a-year salary and contract until 2029 could force a record-breaking compensation package from Old Trafford.
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Amorim's AC Milan humiliated 3-0 at Bournemouth as red card chaos compounds Europa League misery
Ruben Amorim's return to English football ended in a 3-0 Europa League defeat at Bournemouth on Thursday, with goalkeeper Mike Maignan sent off and Amorim himself causing confusion by attempting to bring on a replacement keeper without removing an outfield player.
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Nagelsmann open to United approach as Hurzeler rules himself out of Old Trafford vacancy
Julian Nagelsmann has signalled he would listen to Manchester United following his Germany resignation, while Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler is understood to have no interest in replacing under-pressure manager Michael Carrick.
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Deschamps to Manchester United: A Baseless Rumour Among Supporters
Following Manchester United's heavy 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League, Red Devils supporters are calling for Didier Deschamps to replace Michael Carrick. The former French national team manager, however, has no intention of rushing into a new role.
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Nagelsmann ready to listen as Hurzeler rules out Manchester United amid Carrick pressure
Julian Nagelsmann has signalled he would consider a move to Manchester United if Michael Carrick is sacked, while Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler has effectively ruled himself out of the running despite being linked with the Old Trafford role.
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Jake White names first Fiji XV with SVNS star Tamani handed starting debut against Japan
Jake White has selected his first team as Flying Fijians head coach for Saturday's Japan Centennial Test in Tokyo, with HSBC SVNS Series scrum-half Terio Tamani earning his first Test start alongside the returning Ben Volavola on the bench.
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Howe open to Manchester United job as Carrick fights to save his position
Eddie Howe is receptive to taking the Manchester United head coach role three months after leaving Newcastle, with Michael Carrick under mounting pressure ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
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Conte opens talks with Manchester United as Carrick's position grows untenable
Antonio Conte has held preliminary discussions with Manchester United over replacing Michael Carrick, according to Italian newspaper La Repubblica, with the former Chelsea and Tottenham boss demanding full control over transfers and squad-building as conditions for taking the role.
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Conte's come-and-get-me plea to United revives the same concerns that blocked him in 2021
Antonio Conte has publicly hinted he wants a return to management at a club with a faded history, with Manchester United widely seen as the target — yet the leadership deficiencies that put United off in 2021 were on full display in their 4-1 loss to Como.
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Conte demands transfer control and backroom autonomy to take Manchester United job
Antonio Conte has given Manchester United the green light to pursue him as manager but is insisting on full control over transfers and the right to appoint his own backroom staff, according to reports in Italy.
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Bruno Fernandes publicly questions Carrick's tactics as Manchester United's crisis deepens
Michael Carrick is under mounting pressure at Manchester United after a humiliating Champions League defeat at Como left the club closer to the Premier League relegation zone than the top four, with captain Bruno Fernandes openly criticising the manager's tactical decisions.
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Nagelsmann, Howe and McKenna emerge as Man Utd targets after 4-1 humiliation by Como
Manchester United are weighing up potential replacements for Michael Carrick after a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Serie A side Como. Julian Nagelsmann, Eddie Howe, Kieran McKenna, Fabian Hurzeler and Antonio Conte have all been linked, though Carrick is said to be safe for now.
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