Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has raised fresh concerns about Michael Carrick’s position at Old Trafford.

He is suggesting the pressure of managing the struggling Premier League giants could leave the former midfielder contemplating an exit.

Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Scholes questioned whether Carrick was prepared to endure the intense scrutiny that comes with managing United, as the club battles a difficult start to the 2026/27 season.

According to reports, Scholes speculated that Carrick might be tempted to walk away from the role rather than continue dealing with the mounting pressure.

“Michael’s a nice lad. Is there a bit of him that’s thinking, ‘Get me out of here. Get me out of here, I’ll take a few quid,’” Scholes said, expressing doubts about how his former teammate might be handling the situation.

Carrick, who previously managed Middlesbrough, took charge of Manchester United in January 2026 following Ruben Amorim’s departure. After an encouraging interim spell, he was handed the permanent managerial position ahead of the new campaign.

However, United’s early-season performances have raised serious questions about the club’s direction. The team collected just six points from its opening six Premier League matches, marking its worst start to a league campaign since the 1986/87 season.

The pressure intensified following a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur, despite United having a numerical advantage after Rodrigo Bentancur’s dismissal. The Red Devils subsequently suffered a 2-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the Champions League, adding to the growing frustration surrounding the team.

Scholes also questioned the club’s repeated tendency to change managers, arguing that the responsibility for United’s continued struggles should extend beyond the person in the dugout.

The former England international expressed concern that another managerial dismissal would leave the club repeating the same cycle without addressing the deeper issues affecting recruitment and decision-making.

He also pointed to Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler as an example of a coach who has demonstrated his capabilities in the Premier League, while acknowledging that managing a club of United’s stature brings a different level of scrutiny.

Scholes’ remarks come as Carrick prepares for another crucial test against Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday, October 18. The fixture offers United an opportunity to respond to recent setbacks, although the pressure on the manager continues to grow.

Despite the criticism, Carrick has maintained that United can recover from their difficult spell. The manager has acknowledged that his team must improve while insisting that the club can emerge stronger from its current challenges.

Whether Carrick can turn the situation around remains to be seen, but Scholes’ latest comments have added another layer of uncertainty to an already turbulent period at Old Trafford.