Manchester United are prioritising the appointment of Unai Emery once they sack Michael Carrick, with the Spaniard one of the leading contenders.
According to Football Insider, Manchester United are dreaming of bringing Unai Emery to Old Trafford as a replacement for Michael Carrick. The Aston Villa manager is a highly respected name in the market, and while there are challenges in luring him to the club, the Red Devils are eager to find a way to appoint the Spaniard.
Old Trafford was in turmoil on Sunday following Bournemouth’s 3-0 win over Manchester United, which heaped further pressure on Carrick. After the final whistle, the crowd inside the stadium supported the under-fire manager while voicing their dissatisfaction with the players’ performances.
Overall, Carrick’s time is expected to come to an end imminently, with Manchester United already in the process of identifying the right replacement. Several notable names are being considered, including former Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann, while Fabian Hurzeler has also been mentioned.
Manchester United may weigh up the importance of appointing a manager with extensive Premier League experience, as they are interested in Eddie Howe. The former Newcastle United boss is a prominent name on their list, alongside Unai Emery.
Unai Emery a dream appointment for Manchester United
Emery is widely seen as a key contender for the Manchester United role, and the club could make a push to bring the former Arsenal manager to the helm. They are assessing the idea thoroughly before making a concerted approach to determine whether the Aston Villa boss would be willing to take on the role.
There are complications along the way, as Aston Villa have no interest in parting ways with Emery and remain secure with a contract that runs until 2029. Moreover, they would demand a significant compensation fee to reflect the reputation of the 54-year-old Spaniard, who recently won the Europa League with the Birmingham club.
Manchester United are a financially strong institution and would be willing to go beyond their usual limits if they believe Emery is the right candidate to succeed Carrick. It remains to be seen whether there will be movement regarding the Spaniard’s appointment, with Aston Villa likely to make a strong case to keep hold of the former manager.
