Antonio Conte has emerged as a candidate for Manchester United as the club manages a technical crisis and weighs leadership changes, goal.com reported.
Manchester United sits 18th in the Premier League table with only one victory in their first 10 domestic matches. The club’s struggles persist despite a 3-2 Champions League win over Roma and a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa under technical director Michael Carrick.
Pini Zahavi represents Conte in discussions regarding the technical director position at Old Trafford, according to journalist Santi Aouna. The 57-year-old Italian coach features on a shortlist that also includes former Argentina manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Aouna reported on X that while internal doubts remain within the English club regarding Conte, he stays under active consideration. The reports indicate that Carrick faces the prospect of leaving his post in the coming days unless unexpected developments alter the timeline.
Replacing Carrick requires substantial financial commitments for prospective managers. The Athletic reported that Mauricio Pochettino carries a buyout clause of $10 million, an expense that excludes compensation for his backroom coaching staff.
Unai Emery represents an even costlier alternative should the club target him from Aston Villa. The Telegraph reported that Villa could demand compensation reaching approximately £20 million, though unlike Pochettino, Emery’s contract lacks a specific buyout clause.
Eddie Howe remains an alternative under consideration at Old Trafford, having recently departed Newcastle United. BBC Sport estimated that Howe’s compensation package dropped to roughly £3 million by the end of October 2026, down from £6 million during the summer.
Kompas reported that Howe declined an approach from Crystal Palace to monitor developments at Manchester United. The club also retains the option to pursue candidates currently unattached to any club or national team who require no compensation fee.
ESPN reported that Manchester United management continues to discuss Carrick’s status at Old Trafford without rushing a final decision. The club previously granted the 45-year-old coach time to stabilize results during a turbulent autumn stretch that featured consecutive defeats to Como and Bournemouth.
Despite defensive frailties that saw the side concede eight goals across matches against Chelsea, Roma, and Aston Villa, Carrick expressed absolute confidence in his status. “Ya, seratus persen,” Epaper Media Indonesia reported him stating regarding his certainty to lead the team to Anfield on November 22.
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