Manchester United are considering a managerial change ahead of Sunday's clash with Bournemouth after Michael Carrick's side suffered a 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Como

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick appears to be on borrowed time at Old Trafford following the humiliating 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League.

Beyond the disappointing results that have left the Red Devils slumped in 13th in the Premier League, there is a civil war within the ranks of the club after captain Bruno Fernandes publicly criticised Carrick and accused him of tactical errors in the heavy Champions League defeat on Wednesday evening. It follows his team-mate Lisandro Martinez also lashing out at director of football Jason Wilcox over summer transfer failings.

Carrick will remain in the dugout to face Bournemouth at home on Sunday, but club bosses are weighing up a potential change to salvage a campaign that's in danger of completely falling apart. Here's all the latest news from Old Trafford.

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Hurzeler makes his decision

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler would reject any overtures from United, reports the Mirror.

The 33-year-old German coach has worked wonders with the Seagulls, who sit third in the Premier League and are in contention for Champions League qualification.

Consequently, Hurzeler has emerged as a possible replacement for Carrick should United opt for a managerial switch.

Nevertheless, Brighton remain unconcerned about losing their manager, who isn't bound by a release clause, according to The Sun.

Furthermore, given Brighton's upward trajectory under his stewardship, Hurzeler is understood to have no interest in the United position at present.

It's suggested he would be more receptive to overtures from elite clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Arsenal, although such opportunities may be some way off.

Nagelsmann reveals his position

United will reportedly look at Julian Nagelsmann should Carrick face the axe.

The ex-Bayern Munich manager, who won the Bundesliga in 2021–22, was among the contenders for the role during the summer before Carrick secured the position permanently.

With his commitment to managing Germany at the World Cup, a switch never came to fruition. However, after resigning in the wake of the country's last 32 elimination, Nagelsmann is available and eager to resume club football.

The Telegraph reports that the 39-year-old 'would listen' to United's advances and is viewed as a frontrunner for the vacancy. Nagelsmann has attracted Premier League interest previously, with both Chelsea and Tottenham having shown curiosity.

Ex-Newcastle manager Eddie Howe, who is similarly unemployed, would represent another serious contender, after his impressive spell in the North East when he won the club's first domestic trophy in 70 years by beating Liverpool in the 2025 Carabao Cup final.

Antonio Conte is thought to be keen on revitalising United, though questions persist about whether his forceful character would suit the club's culture, but he is a proven winner and lifted the Premier League title with Chelsea in 2016-17.