MANCHESTER UNITED’s locker room is reportedly instilling significant concerns among potential managerial candidates.

The current manager, Michael Carrick, faces immense pressure at Old Trafford following a disastrous start to the season.

United has managed to secure only two victories this season, placing them 13th in the Premier League standings.

The situation in Europe has also been bleak, with a 4-1 defeat against Como midweek, leaving the club at the bottom of the table.

This situation has fueled speculation that Carrick may soon be sacked.

Candidates such as Antonio Conte, Julian Nagelsmann, and Eddie Howe have emerged as potential successors for the Old Trafford position.

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Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has remarked that he remains focused on his role on the South Coast despite being a top candidate for United.

Manchester United could have difficulties in attracting managerial candidates following the recent statements by Lisandro Martinez and Bruno Fernandes.

The Telegraph reports that multiple current candidates are apprehensive regarding the state of the club’s dressing room.

The report indicates that aligning the squad would need to be “one of the top priorities” for any new manager.

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It is believed that the recent comments from Martinez and Fernandes after losses against Atletico Madrid and Como have “ intensified” the crisis at the club.

Sources indicate there are two major concerns regarding the state of the dressing room: that it may be “out of control” and that players “discuss too much,” suggesting that United should be treated with “more respect.”

Martinez criticized the board for decisions made during the summer transfer window, while Fernandes expressed dissatisfaction with Carrick’s tactics following the defeat to Como.

United goalkeeper Senne Lammens has claimed that the dressing room remains unified despite the recent controversies.

He told Sky Sports: “From my perspective, I believe it is.”

“It can be easy to see turmoil after a loss when players are extremely frustrated, and I completely understand that.

“I share that frustration because we all want to perform better, and we may occasionally express things we don’t wholly mean or fail to articulate properly.”

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“Naturally, those watching from home may not perceive that, so we also need to present that unity on the pitch during the weekend matches.”

“I can assure you that we are all striving for improvement, and we are all backing the coach, including the staff and players, along with the front office.”

“Everyone is aware that performance must improve, but I believe we are all united and working to enhance our abilities as a team together.”

Conte, Nagelsmann, and Howe are all ready to step into the role, as they are currently without contracts.

Nagelsmann was let go as the Germany national team manager after a disappointing World Cup performance.

Howe has been a free agent since leaving his position at Newcastle during the summer, where he notably guided the team to two Champions League qualifications and a League Cup victory over five years.

Conte departed Napoli in June and has prior managerial experience with both Chelsea and Tottenham in the Premier League.

On Friday, the passionate Italian quashed speculation about his potential return to management shortly.