By OkayGoal
Carrick Under Pressure at Old Trafford
Carrick’s side have made a sluggish start to the season, winning just one of their opening five Premier League matches. Defeats to newly promoted Hull City and a ten-man Manchester City have raised serious questions, and the international break is expected to bring fresh scrutiny of his position.
The club are believed to be against a dismissal, yet other reports suggest the mood is changing. Eddie Howe and Unai Emery have both been mentioned as alternatives, but Conte is understood to be ahead of them.
Is Antonio Conte Heading to Manchester United?
Conte, 57, has been without a club since leaving Napoli in the summer following two successful seasons in Serie A. An earlier story claimed United had denied any approach, so the latest claim from Italy directly contradicts it. Until there is an official word, it should be treated as speculation.
A move would mark a third Premier League job for the Italian, who won the title with Chelsea in 2016/17 but endured a difficult spell at Tottenham Hotspur.
Our Take on a Possible Conte Appointment
On paper, Conte’s record of quickly organising struggling squads makes him an obvious fit for a side searching for direction. His intense style and history of disagreements over recruitment, though, could be a concern for a club still shaping its long-term plans.
Dismissing Carrick after just five league games would also be a bold call. In our view, United’s next few results will shape this story far more than any rumour from Italy.