Michael Carrick’s chances of landing the Manchester United job could be boosted by his former club Tottenham.
When Ineos made the decision to appoint Michael Carrick as interim head coach, the plan was to appoint a more well-known name in the summer permanently.
But after Carrick’s unbeaten start in his first five matches, United fans want Carrick to stay permanently.
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According to Gary Neville’s conversations with club chiefs, Ineos have begun the process of appointing a permanent head coach, including speaking to candidates. Carrick is among the favourites, and without United even playing his chances are going up.
Tottenham recently sacked United candidate Thomas Frank, and now they are also on the lookout for a new manager.
Tottenham could appoint Man United target Roberto De Zerbi
When Erik ten Hag was sacked, Ineos interviewed Roberto De Zerbi as one of the top candidates for the United job.
United ended up opting for Ruben Amorim and Roberto De Zerbi headed to Marseille. But De Zerbi’s exit from Marseille this month means he is available.
According to BBC Sport, though, De Zerbi is open to taking the Tottenham job after Frank’s sacking.
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Spurs currently find themselves involved in a relegation fight in the Premier League, so they can hardly afford to wait until the summer for a manager appointment.
Carrick was linked with the Tottenham job after Frank’s sacking too, but De Zerbi heading to North London could be the next domino to fall for him to land the United job.
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If De Zerbi does head to Tottenham, he would join a growing list of managerial candidates who have dropped out of the race for the United hot seat.
Luis Enrique, Carlo Ancelotti and Thomas Tuchel are unavailable for various reasons, meaning the only top candidates left available are Julian Nagelsmann, Andoni Iraola and Oliver Glasner.
But out of those remaining options, the temptation to give Carrick the permanent job must be growing internally at Old Trafford.
Players support Carrick’s appointment, as do fans. It is quickly becoming a no-brainer for Ineos.
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