Howe Emerges Favourite For Man United Manager Job As Carrick Faces Sack

Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox is leaning towards appointing Eddie Howe if Michael Carrick is sacked.

Carrick faces an uphill battle to save his job in the wake of Wednesday’s humiliating 4-1 defeat at Como after which captain Bruno Fernandes rounded on his manager, according to talkSPORT.

Carrick is set to be in charge for Sunday’s Premier League home clash with Bournemouth as the United hierarchy contemplate their options moving forward.

As exclusively revealed by talkSPORT, former Germany and Bayern Munich chief Julian Nagelsmann has already been sounded out over his interest in taking charge at Old Trafford.

Nagelsmann is the standout option in the eyes of head of recruitment Christopher Vivell.

But Wilcox’s opinion is likely to hold more weight in the eyes of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family.