Manchester United are expected to be on the search for a new manager, with the departure of Michael Carrick thought to be imminent.

Carrick returned to Old Trafford at the beginning of the year, replacing Ruben Amorim and signing a short-term deal as head coach until the end of the 2025-26 season.

Credited for overseeing Man United's strong second half of the campaign which resulted in Champions League qualification, Carrick was rewarded with the permanent head coach role on a two-year deal.

However, the former United and England midfielder has been unable to keep the good times rolling and is now set to pay the ultimate price.

With Man United consigned to the Premier League relegation zone for the entirety of the November international break, it has been reported by the Athletic that Carrick is set to be relieved of his duties.

Furthermore, the report states a change is anticipated before the Red Devils face bitter rivals Liverpool in a massive showdown at Anfield on November 22.

But who could be in charge of United?

Well, as things stand, USMNT Mauricio Pochettino is the favourite, ahead of current former Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann who has been a free agent since leaving the Germany national team after the World Cup in the summer, and ex-Newcastle manager Eddie Howe.

Antonio Conte, Didier Deschamps, Kieran McKenna and Gareth Southgate are some of the other names in the frame to replace Carrick at Old Trafford before the Liverpool game.

Meanwhile, Fabian Hurzeler - who recently distanced himself from the post - has also been tipped to by bookmakers to become the next Man Utd manager, along with former player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who has been out of work since leaving Besiktas last year.