According to reports, Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been ‘advised not to appoint’ Eddie Howe to replace Michael Carrick.

Howe has been heavily linked with Man Utd as a potential replacement for Carrick, who is set to be sacked following a dire run of only three wins in 15 matches at the start of this season.

On Monday night, it emerged that Man Utd‘s hierarchy are leaning towards sacking Carrick, who could be relieved of his duties on Tuesday.

And after missing out on Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, Fabrizio Romano has named Howe among three leading options to replace Carrick at Man Utd.

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Romano said on his YouTube channel: “Some candidates. The name of Mauricio Pochettino emerged today as one of the potential candidates.

“Why emerging? Because Mauricio Pochettino was already considered by INEOS, by Sir Jim Ratcliffe few years ago. Pochettino himself confirmed that was a possibility. Then nothing happened about that.

“So, Pochettino decided to sign with the US men national team.

“But in his contract recently confirmed by Pochettino because Pochettino signed a new deal with the US men national team, in this contract, there is a release clause.

“So, there is an exit way for Mauricio Pochettino in case Man Utd decide to go for him and in case Pochettino decide to accept this proposal.

“So, Pochettino could be an option because there is also a clause into his contract.”

Romano continued: “Then there are some managers who are free. Julian Nagelsmann is completely free, and Julian Nagelsmann is also attracted by a club job after working with the German national team for a few years.

“And then Eddie Howe. Eddie Howe is also a name we have to keep into consideration because Man Utd spoke with people close to Eddie Howe.

“In this case, Newcastle would get a little compensation, just a few million pounds, but there is no, no issue or problem if Man Utd decide to go forward with Eddie Howe. So, it’s on the club to decide.”

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘advised not to appoint’ Eddie Howe

In recent hours, Pochettino appears to have moved to the front of the queue to join Man Utd, and this could be because some key figures have doubts about Howe.

United supporters have reacted negatively to reports linking Howe with a move to Old Trafford, though it has been reported that Ratcliffe prefers the ex-Newcastle United boss over other options.

However, insider Indykaila claims Ratcliffe has been personally ‘advised’ to snub Howe.

On Monday night, they said on X: ‘Manchester United owners want Eddie Howe but are getting calls from officials not to hire him. It’s getting tense. More info in the morning. Fast-moving situation.’

They later added: ‘Exclusive: Sir Jim Ratcliffe is being advised not to appoint Eddie Howe. Will he listen?’

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