Emery and Nagelsmann are top targets if Manchester United sack Carrick

Carrick expected to be in charge for Bournemouth gameCompensation could be obstacle for Aston Villa’s EmeryUnai Emery and Julian Nagelsmann have emerged as leading targets to replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United’s manager should the board decide on a change after the club’s poorest start to the season since 1986.Carrick is expected to remain in place for Sunday’s visit of Bournemouth – he is due to hold his pre-game media conference on Friday – but the 45-year-old’s job is in the balance after two wins from 11 games this season. Continue reading…

Unai Emery and Julian Nagelsmann have emerged as leading targets to replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United’s manager Unai Emery and Julian Nagelsmann have emerged as leading targets to replace Michael Carrick as Manchester United’s manager should the board decide on a change after the club’s poorest start to the season since 1986. Carrick is expected to remain in place for Sunday’s visit of Bournemouth – he is due to hold his pre-game media conference on Friday – but the 45-year-old’s job is in the balance after two wins from 11 games this season.

Wednesday’s 4-1 humiliation at Como in the Champions League has focused attention at United on a potential candidate to succeed Carrick should he be removed. Emery and Nagelsmann have admirers at board level. Emery is contracted to Aston Villa until 2029, and Nagelsmann is unemployed after leaving his position as Germany’s manager in the wake of the team’s last-32 World Cup exit in the summer. Emery has impressed since taking over Villa