Tudor sack could see Man Utd 'preferred' manager target hijacked by Spurs after Carrick U-turn

"I don't think we can call Michael Carrick the frontrunner for the job. Roberto De Zerbi, Julian Nagelsmann and Roberto Martinez are names being discussed at the moment. Mauricio Pochettino and Kieran McKenna are still appreciated, but are not expected to be frontrunners for the job."

"Man Utd want to appoint their next permanent manager before the World Cup starts on June 11 and GiveMeSport have claimed that De Zerbi is 'one of United's preferred external managerial candidates'. De Zerbi is the obvious candidate as Nagelsmann and Martinez both have World Cup commitments with Germany and Portugal, and Tottenham 'could stun Man Utd' by hiring the Italian."

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has impressed with six wins, one draw, and one loss in eight matches, elevating the club to third place in the Premier League. Despite this success, reports indicate Carrick is not the frontrunner for the permanent position. Roberto De Zerbi, Julian Nagelsmann, and Roberto Martinez are being considered as candidates, while Mauricio Pochettino and Kieran McKenna remain appreciated but unlikely options. De Zerbi emerges as the obvious choice given Nagelsmann and Martinez's World Cup commitments with Germany and Portugal. However, Tottenham's interest in De Zerbi to replace interim boss Igor Tudor threatens to complicate Manchester United's managerial plans before the June 11 World Cup start date.

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