United consider parting ways with Carrick, Conte the leading candidate

Michael Carrick's future as head coach of Manchester United is under threat, with Italian media reports revealing that the club's management is considering his dismissal. The name of Italian coach Antonio Conte has been mentioned as a potential candidate to take over the responsibility in the upcoming phase.

These speculations arose after Manchester United drew with Tottenham in the closing minutes, in the sixth round of the Premier League, a result that kept the team in twelfth place with only 6 points.

In a related context, Conte has stirred controversy regarding his next move, hinting at a desire to coach a club that has 'lost its identity and history'. These statements have been linked by media reports to the possibility of his return to England through Manchester United.

According to Calcio Mercato, the club's management is seriously considering parting ways with Carrick, while exploring the possibility of hiring the Italian coach, who may be open to a new experience in the Premier League.

Conte has a previous record in the English competition, having managed Chelsea from 2016 to 2018 before leading Tottenham from 2021 to 2023. This strengthens the connection of his name with a return to the atmosphere of English football.

The early days of next week could see developments regarding potential negotiations, as Manchester United's stance on the future of Carrick and the seriousness of the move to sign Conte remains to be seen.

Despite rising speculation about the future of the coaching staff, no official agreement has been announced between the parties, leaving the possibility of Conte's return to the Premier League dependent on the decisions made by Manchester United's management in the coming period.