Eddie Howe is open to taking the Manchester United head coach role, three months after leaving Newcastle United, as Michael Carrick faces growing pressure at Old Trafford.
Carrick's Position Under Scrutiny
Michael Carrick is set to lead United in the Premier League match against Bournemouth on Sunday, but his future is in doubt after a concerning start to the season across all competitions. The club's winless run continues, with the November international break just two-and-a-half weeks away.
Howe has previously taken jobs at this stage of the season, having done so when he joined Newcastle at St James' Park.
Interest in Howe
According to the BBC, Howe is one of three out-of-work managers believed to be interested in the United role, with the club also weighing him up for any potential opening. Howe was linked with the position last autumn when Ruben Amorim was under pressure but played down the speculation at the time.
Roy Keane endorsed Howe to succeed Amorim, saying on Sky Sports in January last year: "I'd go with Eddie Howe. I like him, I like what he's done. He's managed a lot of games. When his teams are at it, they'll play good football."
Keane added: "He has his critics, but I like what he's done at Newcastle. He's managed seven or 800 games. He's still a young man. I love his calmness. Maybe Man Utd need a little bit of that."
Yorke's Endorsement
Former United striker Dwight Yorke described Howe as one of the 'standout' candidates to succeed Carrick. Speaking on Keys & Gray Unleashed, Yorke said: "The Eddie Howe scenario will raise a few eyebrows, and yes, a man with a little bit more experience who has obviously done what he's done at Bournemouth and at Newcastle. It's a different managerial level when you come in at Manchester United."
Yorke continued: "But you ask yourself the question: who is out there, and who will take it? Who is out there? Howe would be one of those guys who stand out out there at the moment. He's not in a job, looking for a job. But if you expand it out there even more, who else is out there?"
He concluded: "There is nobody else, and that's why Carrick will survive for a little bit longer. There are no top managerial candidates out there who can come in and really excite the people and the fans at Manchester United."
