Eddie Howe has emerged as the clear favourite to take over as Manchester United manager, with Michael Carrick on the brink of being sacked.
Carrick's position appeared to be numbered after another humbling defeat, as Bournemouth brushed Manchester United aside at Old Trafford on Sunday, leaving the club sitting in 17th in the Premier League table.
Carrick's Reprieve Cut Short
The former midfielder was given a reprieve earlier this week despite a dismal loss in the Champions League at Como, but has now been sacked just five months after being appointed as permanent manager on a two-year deal.
Julian Nagelsmann, out of work since leaving the German national team after the World Cup, has reportedly been sounded out as an option.
Contenders for the Role
Ex-Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is available and said to be keen to take on a large-scale challenge at a club which has fallen on hard times. Antonio Conte is also out of work and made no secret of his desire for the job.
Latest next Man Utd manager odds include Eddie Howe at 8/13, Julian Nagelsmann at 5/1, Antonio Conte at 10/1, and Fabian Hurzeler at 10/1. Others in the running include Thomas Tuchel, Kieran McKenna, Unai Emery, and Cesc Fabregas, all at 16/1.
Further down the list are Gareth Southgate at 20/1, Mauricio Pochettino, Carlo Ancelotti, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at 25/1, and Darren Fletcher and Roberto Martinez at 33/1. Longer odds include Luis Enrique, Daniel Farke, Diego Simeone, Sebastian Hoeness, and Brendan Rodgers at 50/1, with Ralf Rangnick and Roberto Mancini at 66/1.
David Moyes, Ange Postecoglou, and Lionel Scaloni are at 80/1, while Erik ten Hag, Wayne Rooney, and Gary Neville are at 100/1. Odds are via SkyBet and subject to change.
