Ex-PL club chief reveals what he is hearing in Man United's managerial search
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Sun 12 April 2026 8:30, UK Michael Carrick will face competition from Julian Nagelsmann to become the next permanent manager of Manchester United.That is what Keith Wyness has heard as the former Everton chief executive, talking to Football Insider, rules Mauricio Pochettino out of the running.Carrick is deemed the favourite for the role thanks to his successful spell in charge as interim boss, with the Red Devils on course to qualify for the Champions League.Meanwhile, Nagelsmann has experience at Bayern Munich and is currently in charge of the German national team, and is set to lead them at this summer’s World Cup.Man United are not rushing into their next managerial decision, with the club expected to announce Ruben Amorim’s permanent successor at the end of the season. 👔 Man United Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the Old Trafford dugout with real-time updates on shortlist candidates and Ineos boardroom strategy. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Man United have ‘problem’ if they don’t appoint Michael CarrickEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes rumours of Pochettino to Man United is a “red herring.”Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness states that the race is between Carrick and Nagelsmann, with the former the current “favourite.”Games Managed10Games Won7Games Drawn2Games Lost1Michael Carrick’s managerial record in interim charge of Man United this season in all competitions.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “When I looked into it a bit further, the Pochettino contract actually goes into August after the World Cup.
I don’t see it happening.“United want to get somebody there, and I think it’s either going to be Carrick or Nagelsmann. “Carrick has got to be the favourite, he’s doing well.
“It’s those two names. “They’re trying to set the scene that there’s other people they can go to.