Manchester United Manager Odds: 23 Candidates to Replace Michael Carrick
After appointing Michael Carrick as interim manager in January, Manchester United seemed to have found a steady hand. Carrick guided the team through a difficult period following Ruben Amorim’s turbulent tenure, achieving the highest Premier League points tally from his appointment until season's end among all managers.
The mood at Old Trafford lifted, and securing Champions League qualification forced the club to offer Carrick a long-term contract. Yet, the promising start has since faded. The 2026/27 season began poorly, raising doubts about whether Carrick’s early success was a fluke.
In their first six league matches of the new season, United only managed one win. Notable low points included a 1-0 home defeat to a 10-man Manchester City side and a shocking Carabao Cup loss to Brighton after squandering a 2-0 halftime lead—the first time in 50 years United lost at home after leading by two goals at halftime.
United also dropped points against a 10-man Tottenham, who equalized late in stoppage time, and recently lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid. Following that match, Lisandro Martinez criticized the club's lack of investment, intensifying pressure on Carrick. SkyBet has revealed 23 potential successors should United decide to move on.
Long Shots at 80/1 Odds
- Lionel Scaloni (Argentina)
- Ange Postecoglou (Al-Nassr)
- David Moyes (Everton)
Moyes, once tipped by Sir Alex Ferguson as an ideal fit, struggles with scepticism over a possible return. Postecoglou and Scaloni share similar long-shot odds.
Former interim boss Ralf Rangnick, known for criticizing club management during his 2021/22 stint, is at 66/1 alongside Roberto Mancini. Highly paid Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is at 50/1, though his defensive style might clash with fans’ expectations.
Other 50/1 contenders include Daniel Farke (Leeds United), Brendan Rodgers (Al Qadsiah), and young German Sebastian Hoeness (VfB Stuttgart).
Mid-Range Contenders Between 33/1 and 14/1
- Luis Enrique (PSG) - 33/1
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Unattached) - 25/1
- Mauricio Pochettino (USA) - 25/1
- Roberto Martinez (Unattached) - 22/1
- Darren Fletcher (Man Utd U18s) - 20/1
- Carlo Ancelotti (Brazil) - 20/1
- Gareth Southgate (Unattached) - 14/1
Luis Enrique’s trophy haul with PSG makes him an intriguing choice despite his resource-rich environment. Pochettino remains admired by the club, while ex-player Solskjaer showed interest previously. Fletcher’s current role suggests a caretaker position if appointed, while Ancelotti and Southgate bring international experience but untested in club contexts at this level.
Top Picks From 14/1 to 2/1
- Unai Emery (Aston Villa) - 14/1
- Thomas Tuchel (England) - 14/1
- Kieran McKenna (Unattached) - 10/1
- Julian Nagelsmann (Unattached) - 13/2
- Antonio Conte (Napoli) - 5/1
- Fabian Hurzeler (Brighton & Hove Albion) - 5/1
- Eddie Howe (Unattached) - 2/1
Emery, with Premier League and European pedigree, could be ready for another top-six job. Tuchel’s odds reflect uncertainty about leaving his current post before Euro 2028. McKenna, a former United assistant, would bring continuity if chosen. Nagelsmann, with Bundesliga success, and Conte, known for immediate impact, are strong candidates. Hurzeler’s youth and recent success at Brighton make him a realistic option. Eddie Howe leads as favourite, recently stepping down from Newcastle and likely eager for a swift return.
