Carrick's future at Manchester United under threat

Manchester United suffered their worst start of the season, losing 3-0 to Bournemouth at Old Trafford. With this result, the Red Devils have now gone eight matches without a win and sit just above the relegation zone in the Premier League.

According to information obtained by Sky Sports News, the club's management was already considering alternative names to replace Carrick even before the match. The executive team is expected to speed up this process. The decision rests with football director Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrada. It will be finalised once the pair put their recommendation to co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

In the match, captain Bruno Fernandes was left out of the squad after criticising Carrick's tactics earlier in the week. Commentator Gary Neville said it was becoming increasingly difficult for Carrick to remain in his role and that the club would most likely dismiss him. Jamie Carragher also said the situation had become unsustainable.

If Carrick leaves, Julian Nagelsmann and Eddie Howe are reported to be the leading candidates. Both are available to start immediately. Howe said when he left Newcastle in July that he wanted a short break, but he is reportedly open to talks should a vacancy arise at Old Trafford. Nagelsmann has been without a job since leaving the Germany national team.