Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox appears to prefer appointing ex-Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe if the club sack manager Michael Carrick. (Talksport)

The Red Devils would consider Julian Nagelsmann if they part ways with Carrick and the former Bayern Munich and Germany boss is keen on the role. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is also among the club's dream candidates to replace Carrick. (i news)

United have also opened talks with former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Antonio Conte about the possibility of returning to the Premier League. (La Repubblica - in Italian)

The club would likely have to pay a world record fee if they want to replace Carrick with Fabian Hurzeler and prise the German away from Brighton. (Telegraph - subscription required)

However, Brighton boss Hurzeler would not be interested in the job if it became available. (Talksport)