{"id":36751,"date":"2026-03-08T22:29:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T21:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matchplug.com\/blog\/?p=36751"},"modified":"2026-03-08T22:29:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T21:29:20","slug":"carrick-still-in-the-picture-as-man-united-intensify-manager-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matchplug.com\/blog\/carrick-still-in-the-picture-as-man-united-intensify-manager-search\/","title":{"rendered":"Carrick Still in the Picture as Man United Intensify Manager Search"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Michael Carrick future at Manchester United remains uncertain as the club begins to ramp up its search for managerial candidates ahead of next season.<\/p>\n<p>Carrick still has backing within the club, but sources say United are approaching a critical point in their planning for the future.<\/p>\n<p>Following their match against Bournemouth on March 20, United will have no fixtures until April 13. Sources say this break will be used by club officials to hold more serious talks about potential candidates and make early contact with those they are considering for the manager&#8217;s role.<\/p>\n<p>Among the names generating interest at Old Trafford is Julian Nagelsmann. The German coach is currently in charge of the German national team, but United&#8217;s decision makers are said to be keeping a close eye on his situation. Early approaches could be made soon to test whether he would be open to a move to the Premier League club in the future. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michael Carrick future at Manchester United remains uncertain as the club begins to ramp up its search for managerial candidates ahead of next season. Carrick still has backing within the club, but sources say United are approaching a critical point in their planning for the future. Following their match against Bournemouth on March 20, United will have no fixtures until April 13. Sources say this break will be used by club officials to hold more serious talks about potential candidates and make early contact with those they are considering for the manager&#8217;s role. Among the names generating interest at Old Trafford is Julian Nagelsmann. The German coach is currently in charge of the German national team, but United&#8217;s decision makers are said to be keeping a close eye on his situation. 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