Old Trafford Leadership Shift Ahead as Branthwaite Transfer Target Emerges
Former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is open to holding formal talks with Manchester United should the Old Trafford hierarchy opt to part ways with current manager Michael Carrick. The out-of-work manager has emerged as a key candidate under consideration while internal reviews of the club’s coaching leadership intensify.
Defensive Restructuring and Coaching Candidates at Old Trafford
Beyond potential changes in the dugout, Manchester United are actively planning structural additions to their playing squad. Everton’s 24-year-old defender Jarrad Branthwaite has been identified as a target to lead a planned defensive overhaul.
Eddie Howe
coachAs the club navigates the late-October stretch of the 2026 calendar, decisions regarding both the executive hierarchy and senior playing squad remain focal points for the board.
Sky Sports and Football Insider first reported these developments.
