Eddie Howe has reportedly declined the chance to be considered for the Crystal Palace job, keeping him available for an approach from Manchester United. Palace are preparing to dismiss manager Pierre Sage, with the club at the bottom of the Premier League after Sunday's 3-1 defeat by Liverpool.
Carrick's Position at United
United have decided to part ways with Carrick, who has overseen a poor start to the season. Club officials Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox waited until the international break to make their decision and have now opted to make a change. This leaves two Premier League clubs searching for new managers at the same time.
Howe, who left Newcastle in July after five years in charge, is a candidate for both positions. According to The Sun, he has already rejected an approach from Palace, leaving Thomas Frank and Sean Dyche as the frontrunners there. The 48-year-old is understood to be interested in the vacancy expected to open at Old Trafford.
Candidates for the United Role
The former Newcastle boss was at the top of a list of names that emerged last month during United's difficult run. Berrada and Wilcox have also considered Julian Nagelsmann, Antonio Conte and Mauricio Pochettino.
Carrick kept his job after a crisis meeting following a 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth, but a 3-2 comeback win over Roma and a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa have not convinced his employers he can turn things around.
United's Current Standing
United are 18th in the Premier League with eight points from their opening 10 games. They have won just three matches in all competitions this season, against Ipswich, Sabah and Roma, and have been eliminated from the Carabao Cup.
While Berrada and Wilcox are overseeing the recruitment process for Carrick's successor, the final decision must be signed off by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The INEOS founder is said to favour Howe as he prefers appointing an English manager. United's next match is not until November 22, when they travel to Anfield to face Liverpool.
