Man United next manager: Ex-Tottenham midfielder now in running after shock sack news
Manchester United could turn to a former Tottenham midfielder to replace Ruben Amorim.
Amorim succeeded Erik Ten Hag at Old Trafford in November, but was unable to turn Manchester United’s fortunes around as the Red Devils sank to a 15th-place finish in the Premier League.
United’s defeat to Spurs in the UEFA Europa League final capped a miserable season for the English giants, during which time Amorim was repeatedly critical of his team’s quality and application.
As such, a host of potential suitors have been identified to take on the mantle at Old Trafford, with a former Spurs midfielder unexpectedly emerging as a candidate after recent sack news.
Michael Carrick in the running for the United job after shock exit
Amorim has twice threatened to resign during his short spell, potentially leaving the United hierarchy unsure of his commitment to the club’s project.
They have had to prepare themselves for the worst-case scenario, identifying potential replacements should the former Sporting Lisbon manager walk away.
A surprising new addition to the list is ex-Spurs and United midfielder Carrick, who has also been linked with the Tottenham job since shockingly being sacked by Middlesbrough.
| Manager | Matches in charge | Wins | Draws | Losses |
| Carrick | 136 | 63 | 24 | 49 |
The Premier League legend was a caretaker at United for three matches in 2021, and as per BetVictor (5 June), is now 8/1 to land the permanent job in the North East.
Only Gareth Southgate, Thomas Frank and Oliver Glasner, the latter two of whom are also strongly linked with Tottenham, are above Carrick.
The former England international followed up his stellar playing career with an impressive stint at Middlesbrough and is thought of as one of the most promising young managers in the country.
Carrick not ready for Spurs
Naturally, Carrick has also joined Tottenham’s long list of candidates to replace Ange Postecoglou, but the former Lilywhite would be a huge risk at this stage in his career.
The 43-year-old only has limited Championship experience and does not command the necessary know-how to handle a club of Spurs’ magnitude, despite his illustrious playing career.
Premier League and UEFA Champions League experience is vital for anyone looking to steady the ship in North London, while the seemingly never-ending revolving managerial door could also harm the former midfielder’s prospects further down the line.