Sources: Julian Nagelsmann opens door to Man United job after Germany latest
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(Credit: Imago) Julian Nagelsmann to Man United gets boost as new details emerge Sat 14 March 2026 21:00, UK Julian Nagelsmann is open to becoming the next Manchester United manager but may miss out on the role due to the World Cup.Michael Carrick has been given the Man United job until the end of the season, and is currently doing a stellar job in charge at Old Trafford.Nagelsmann has been linked to taking the job in the summer, and it is thought to appeal to him if he wishes to return to club management.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, the Germany boss is admired by Red Devils chiefs and is a particular favourite of director of recruitment Christopher Vivell.He could end up being Man United’s next manager, but is also under contract with the German FA until 2028 and will not be available until after this summer’s World Cup.Credit: ImagoJulian Nagelsmann is open to being the next Man United manager38-year-old Nagelsmann has been the Germany manager since 2023, and has previously held roles in charge of Hoffenheim, RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES He is a contender to be the next United boss, but Carrick is still believed to be the frontrunner amid their strong form with him at the helm.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “There is interest in him, no doubts about it.
Nagelsmann is under contract until 2028 with Germany, but if he was to return to club management, I’m sure a job like Man United would be something that would appeal to him. “But right now, I still think Michael Carrick’s in the box seat here with what he’s done so far.
United will consider all options and look at all candidates to see who is the best man for the jobCredit: Imago“I think obviously Nagelsmann has his admirers with Vivell and I’m sure he’s somebody that they are looking at but maybe the World Cup means that it’s a difficult deal to do.”Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund both close to Man United exitsUnited have a busy summer ahead aside from their managerial situation, with numerous players set to depart the club for good after loan spells away from Old Trafford.Sources have told Football Insider that Rashford and Hojlund are close to leaving United before next season as they each impress at Barcelona and Napoli respectively.Rashford has registered 10 goals and assists each in 38 appearances for the Catalan giants as they march towards a third La Liga title in four seasons.Hojlund, meanwhile, has scored 13 goals in 35 games for Napoli so far, and looks set to help them finish in the top four of Serie A. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Man United Insider Access Get the full story from Old Trafford and Carrington with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Old Trafford.