United weigh Carrick’s future as Howe re‑enters the conversation

Manchester United continue to publicly support Michael Carrick, yet his position is increasingly under scrutiny after an inconsistent start to the season. Inside the club, Eddie Howe’s name has resurfaced as a potential option should results fail to improve. Sources say Howe was already considered when Ruben Amorim departed, but Carrick’s strong interim spell earned him the job permanently.

The landscape has shifted. United view the November international break as a key evaluation point, with a demanding run of fixtures — Tottenham, Atlético Madrid, Leeds and Como — offering a clear measure of progress. These matches are seen as both winnable and revealing, capable of either easing concerns or intensifying them.

Howe, now unattached after leaving Newcastle, remains admired by decision‑makers, though United insist no contact has been made and Carrick retains full backing. Still, if momentum does not return quickly, Howe is expected to emerge as a serious contender.