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Manchester United close to 'reaching agreement' with Antonio Conte: report

Reports say Antonio Conte is nearing a deal to replace Michael Carrick after United collected just 6 points from their opening 6 league matches.

  • On Tuesday, Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb reported that Manchester United is in talks to appoint Antonio Conte, with the 57-year-old coach nearing an agreement to replace Michael Carrick.
  • Carrick remains under pressure after collecting six points from six Premier League matches, leaving Manchester United sitting 12th following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur.
  • The 57-year-old is available after leaving Napoli, having previously secured league titles with Juventus and Inter Milan, establishing his credentials as an elite candidate.
  • For now, Carrick retains the club's backing and will lead the Red Devils during Tuesday's Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid in Spain.
  • While INEOS officials reportedly support Carrick, they also rate former Newcastle United manager Howe highly as a contingency option should results fail to improve.
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According to the Italian and English media, the English giant Manchester United is reportedly negotiating with coach Antonio Conte to take the leadership of the team.As reported, the negotiations are in the final stage, and the main reason is the bad results achieved by the team under the leadership of Michael Carrick.United is 13th in the table with only one win In the first six games. The pressure was further heightened after United failed to …

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[Sports Chosun Reporter Noh Joo-hwan] With the future of EPL Manchester United manager Michael Carrick becoming uncertain, it has been reported that the club is close to reaching an agreement with renowned Italian manager Antonio Conte. According to a report by the Italian media outlet 'Tuttomercato Web,' Manchester United is nearing an agreement to bring Conte, who previously managed Chelsea and Tottenham in the Premier League, to Old Trafford.…

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DUE to a poor start to the season, Manchester United are considering sacking Michael Carrick.

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Michael Carrick's future at Manchester United is in jeopardy after four games without a win. The United players are seen as indifferent, and Bruno Fernandes is also under scrutiny.

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TEAMtalk broke the news on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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