Eddie Howe is Jason Wilcox’s pick if Man United replace Carrick

Manchester United are weighing up a possible change of manager, and if they do, Eddie Howe is the current preferred choice of Jason Wilcox to replace Michael Carrick, according to Sky Sports. Wilcox values Howe’s Premier League experience over other potential targets.

Carrick under pressure

The wider UK coverage also suggests internal doubts about the dressing room, with claims that players “talk too much”. Against that backdrop, Carrick refused to rule out taking the captaincy away from Bruno Fernandes, insisting his squad should shift their arguments onto the pitch.

Other weekend headlines

Sky Sports also flags talk around Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, who could consider a career “next step” at season’s end, plus reports linking Antonio Rüdiger with Tottenham—despite the Real Madrid defender saying he remains focused on life in Madrid.