Odds slashed: Luis Enrique in contention to be next Man United manager after Michael Carrick update

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Credit: Imago Sat 7 March 2026 14:04, UK PSG manager Luis Enrique is in the running to be the next Manchester United manager as decision-makers at Old Trafford weigh up their options.Michael Carrick remains the favourite to take over the Red Devils after dragging his side into the race for Champions League football upon his return to his former club.The former midfielder led Man United to wins over Manchester City and Arsenal in the opening weeks of his tenure, but recent weeks have seen some doubts arise.The Red Devils were beaten by Newcastle United on Wednesday, despite having played against 10 men for the entirety of the second half.Man United’s next manager will not be a rushed appointment, with decision-makers expected to broach several candidates. 👔 Man United Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the Old Trafford dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, contract news and Ineos boardroom plans. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Bookies slash Luis Enrique oddsCarrick has reiterated that he is not yet thinking about the possibility of being named the permanent Man United manager, yet the 44-year-old cannot confirm that it is not at the back of his mind.

“There’s not really an awful lot I can say about it, to be honest,” he said when asked following Man United’s victory over Crystal Palace earlier this month. Man United fixturesDateAston Villa (H)15 MarBournemouth (A)20 MarLeeds United (H)13 AprChelsea (A)18 AprBrentford (H)27 Apr“I love being here.

I love doing what I’m doing. I think it’s the responsibility, however long I’m here, to make decisions that are the best for the football club in the long term.