MANCHESTER UNITED staff reportedly feel that Eddie Howe has the most “compelling” case to replace Michael Carrick.
Carrick is currently under following the club’s abysmal start to the season.
are currently 13th in the Premier League and 20th in the Champions League table.
The club suffered a humiliating in the league phase of the Uefa competition in midweek.
This sparked question marks over future with the manager close to getting the sack.
A such as Howe, and have been linked with the hot seat in the Red Devils dugout.
The Athletic have claimed that some staff members at United believe Howe has the “most compelling case” to succeed Carrick.
Howe has been out of work since leaving Newcastle during the summer.
He had led the Magpies to the Champions League twice and won the during his five-year spell in charge of the club.
The Englishman stepped down from his position in order to take a break from football.
However, the report states that the job at United could “hold great appeal” to him.
Howe was previously on the list to become United manager during Dan Ashworth’s time as sporting director.
SunSport have reported that Howe is ready to make the s.
instead opted to appoint after was sacked and Ashworth left his role the following month.
Brighton boss has been tipped as a top target for the United job.
The German coach would be difficult to snatch from the Seagulls after he signed a new contract in May.
The Sussex club usually do not stand in the way of players or coaches should they wish to leave.
But they would be expected to demand a huge compensation package if he were to leave.
that Hurzeler may not be interested in the Red Devils job and would prefer to wait for a top European role.
Carrick is currently for United’s next Prem fixture against Bournemouth on Sunday.
