According to a report by Metro on Monday November 2, 2026, Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has named Unai Emery as the manager the club must appoint, insisting that the Red Devils should be prepared to pay whatever Aston Villa demand to bring the Spaniard to Old Trafford.

Michael Carrick remains in charge at Manchester United, but his position has come under serious pressure following a disappointing run of nine consecutive matches without a victory in all competitions.

The club's poor performances have raised questions about Carrick's future, with United facing important fixtures against Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday before taking on Emery's Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.

Yorke believes Emery is the right man to take charge of Manchester United and has insisted that the club made a mistake by failing to appoint him before bringing in Ruben Amorim in 2024.

Speaking on talkSPORT, the former United striker said he had been recommending Emery for the job for more than two years.

"I said this all along, and it baffles me when people are now jumping on the bandwagon," Yorke said.

"I said this two-and-a-half years ago. Unai Emery was the man to go and get way before Amorim has come into the equation."

Yorke further urged Manchester United to make a serious financial commitment to secure Emery's services, even if it means paying a substantial compensation fee to Aston Villa.

The former striker also described Emery as the best manager in the business, believing that he could restore credibility and long-term stability at Old Trafford.

"I got a backlash from the Villa fans, and to this day, I still believe that he is the best manager in the business, certainly to get Man Utd to some type of credibility and sustainability at the same time as well," he said.

Meanwhile, Yorke also questioned Carrick's ability to get a positive reaction from his players during Manchester United's difficult period.

Although he acknowledged that the players have not performed to the expected standard, he believes the manager must take responsibility for failing to motivate the squad.

Yorke explained that Carrick enjoyed a positive start when he initially took charge, but insisted that the real test of a manager comes when results begin to go against his team.

He questioned whether the players were still willing to fight for Carrick, saying he had not seen the necessary character and determination from the squad.

He also criticised the manner of Manchester United's recent defeats, arguing that losing football matches is part of the game but that the team's performances have not shown enough passion, conviction or fighting spirit.

Yorke concluded that Carrick has struggled to find solutions during the difficult spell, insisting that this is when a manager must demonstrate his ability to lead a team.

With United's next two fixtures potentially having significant implications for Carrick's future, Yorke's comments have added to the growing discussion about who should take charge of the club if a managerial change is made.