Manchester United have not made any movement to contact other coaches, with Fabrizio Romano saying the club still has confidence in Michael Carrick despite the slow start to the 2026/27 Premier League season.
The situation matters because United are already under pressure after five games, with only five points on the board and a Carabao Cup exit adding to the frustration. That is the kind of start that usually triggers speculation around the manager, especially at a club that has gone through repeated changes in the dugout in recent years.
United have stayed quiet on replacements
On Sunday, Romano said United are not in direct negotiation or in direct conversation with other coaches or their representatives. In his words, the situation is “completely quiet” for now, and the club expects it to stay that way for the next few weeks and, they hope, months.
Romano also stressed that United continue to back Carrick as a club. He acknowledged that results are always needed in football, but said the club’s position is still one of confidence rather than panic.
That stance is important because over the weekend it was revealed that it would cost Manchester United around £8.8m to sack Carrick. While that figure does not decide the football side of the conversation, it does help explain why the club may be prepared to wait before making any drastic move.
Why the club believes patience may help
Romano pointed to the summer rebuild in midfield as a major reason United believe balance is still developing. He said the club completely rebuilt the midfield and added three new players in that area, which means chemistry may take time to form.
That is a useful reminder of the bigger picture. Carrick impressed at Manchester United last season, but this campaign has brought several disappointing results and performances early on. The club is trying to judge whether those problems are temporary, or whether a stronger reaction is needed if the results do not improve soon.
Pete O’Rourke also suggested that United need to stay calm, noting that the club has changed managers so often that each reset can send it back to square one. He said they need consolidation and will be hoping Carrick can turn things around in the next few weeks after the international break.
For now, the clearest takeaway is simple: Manchester United have not contacted replacement coaches, and Romano says the club still trusts Carrick. The next run of results will decide whether that patience lasts.
