Manchester United have a new wildcard manager target with Michael Carrick sack decision imminent

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Amid concerns over Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann, a new name has entered the fray

Manchester United are considering several candidates as they assess their options for the managerial position, but there are reservations about a number of the names linked with the job.

Eddie Howe has for some time been considered the frontrunner for the role, should Michael Carrick get sacked, but The Independent report that the former Newcastle manager is less highly regarded by Man Utd than other reports have suggested.

Julian Nagelsmann is the other highly prominent name, though his reputation has suffered following his time at Bayern Munich and with the Germany national team. Man Utd’s interest is said to be driven by the club’s recruitment chief, Christoph Vivell, but others are less convinced amid concerns over Nagelsmann's relationship with players during his time with the national team.

The same concerns court Antonio Conte, who would bring considerable experience, having won…

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