Michael Carrick’s rival to become next Man Utd boss is now set to be available for free in June

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Michael Carrick looked certain to become the next Manchester United head coach this summer, but a costly stumble against Leeds has raised questions.

After a long break, Manchester United returned to action against Leeds United with a 2-1 defeat, leaving the pressure growing on Michael Carrick.

There were little to no positives from the game, with Carrick’s decision-making concerning, as he failed to shake things up despite changes clearly being needed.

This leaves Carrick with one win in four, a record which sees his chances of becoming permanent lessening by the day, bringing alternatives back into play.

With six games remaining, where do you now think Man Utd will finish?

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Andoni Iraola set to leave Bournemouth this summer

With Carrick flying at the helm of United, few other options have been considered in recent months; however, that could all change if Champions League football begins to look less certain.

Now, as though perfect timing, the future of Andoni Iraola has taken a step toward being cleared up.

This is because now David Ornstein has reported that Bournemouth’s overachieving head coach will be leaving the Vitality Stadium this summer.

The 43-year-old Basque native has chosen to depart when his current contract expires after this season, with Kieran McKenna a high contender to replace him.

Following this, the I News has claimed that Iraola hasn’t got a job lined up; however, news of his exit from Bournemouth has alerted United and others.

United have Iraola high on their shortlist, according to the report, with Liverpool and Newcastle also likely to target him if they opt to change manager.

Ineos were said to be close to appointing Carrick, but this is reported to have shifted thinking.

Where does Andoni Iraola rank for you among Michael Carrick alternatives?

Would you want Iraola at Old Trafford, now he is ready for a new challenge?

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Iraola might be Manchester United’s best bet

United have been linked with Iraola since last summer, with his Bournemouth side one of the most impressive in the league.

He has his team playing some of the best football in the league, extracting incredible performance levels from previously average players, which is a Sir Alex Ferguson trait.

So if doubts around Carrick continue to skyrocket, Iraola is a very strong option to be appointed.

Iraola would have United playing attractive football, attacking football, and chances are, he could massively improve the current crop of players.

This could quickly become the best option United have this summer.