Julian Nagelsmann in race to be next Man United manager as odds slashed amid Michael Carrick doubts

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Michael Carrick remains the overwhelming favourite to be handed the job permanently, after making a superb impact as an interim manager.Man United have won seven of 11 Premier League games since he arrived, and are well on course to qualify for the Champions League. Monday’s 2-1 defeat at the hands of Leeds United has thrown some doubts into the mix, however, and a poor end to the season could still see decision-makers look elsewhere.Man United’s next manager is a choice that they simply cannot afford to make a mistake on, with a string of poor appointments having left the club in disrepute. 👔 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 Julian Nagelsmann among Man United contendersFormer Everton chief executive Keith Wyness exclusively told Football Insider last week that Nagelsmann is an option for Man United if the appointment of Carrick is ultimately opted against.The former Bayern Munich manager will take Germany to the World Cup this summer, and is under contract until 2028. Julian NagelsmannGermany (2023-current)Wins19Draws6Losses6Scored70Conceded33There is a feeling that he could be ready to return to club football after the tournament, however, with his time at the Allianz Arena being brought to a premature end in 2023.Nagelsmann first attracted attention during his time at Hoffenheim, where he took a team that had finished 15th in the previous season to their highest-ever Bundesliga finish of fourth.

Then came Bayern, where Nagelsmann would win the Bundesliga in his first season, but despite being just one point behind Borussia Dortmund and in the quarter-finals of the DFB-Pokal and the Champions League, he was sacked in March of his second campaign.One major bookmaker has slashed Nagelsmann’s odds of taking over Man United to 9/2 in recent hours, while Carrick’s odds have drifted to 7/4.Michael Carrick faces key Man United testDecision-makers will be paying close attention to how Carrick negotiates the final six Premier League games of the season, and especially the next couple of games. Man United’s defeat at Old Trafford on Monday also saw Lisandro Martinez sent off, joining the already suspended Harry Maguire.