Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is facing pressure and Antonio Conte is among those mooted as a candidate.

Antonio Conte has hit out at 'unfounded' reports over managerial demands amid Manchester United managerial links. The former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager has emerged as a potential candidate at Old Trafford but he says nothing is at an advanced stage and he will carefully consider his next move.

Current United boss Michael Carrick is under immense pressure, despite having been handed a two-year deal at the end of last season.

In a post to his Instagram story, he said: “Following recent media reports in Italy and abroad, I feel it is appropriate to clarify my position.

“My name has been linked with numerous clubs, but there are currently no negotiations at an advanced stage. Following a wonderful and successful spell in charge of Napoli, I will take the time I need to consider how and when to return to management. It will be a carefully considered decision, one l will make when I believe the conditions are right.

“I have read reports of financial demands and requests for full control that I have supposedly already made to the clubs mentioned, as well as reservations about what has been described as my ‘strong personality’. These reports are unfounded, as there is currently no concrete basis for such assessments.

“Should a concrete opportunity arise, that will be the time to hold discussions with the club concerned and jointly consider the terms of a potential agreement, with due regard for both parties' needs and the qualities and approach that define my work as a manager.

“Until then, any assumptions about my demands and my professional future remain speculation and cannot be treated as fact.

“Best wishes, Antonio Conte.”

The 45-year-old is looking for a response to Wednesday's damaging 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League, a loss which extended their run without a win to seven matches.

Bruno Fernandes took aim at Carrick in a critique of his tactics in the wake of the disappointment in Northern Italy. However, Carrick remains in charge of the club going into Sunday's clash with Bournemouth.

There will be more to follow. We'll bring you the very latest updates on this breaking news story.

For the latest news and breaking news visit our Manchester United page. Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.

Follow us on Twitter @‌ManUtdMEN - the MEN's United Twitter account - for all the latest football news as it happens in real time.

We're at facebook.com/ManUtdMEN where we'll bring you breaking stories and images, plus you can chat with United fans around the world. We're also on Instagram here.

And if you sign up to our free United newsletter here, we'll send all the latest headlines, reaction and features straight to your inbox, every day.