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Manchester United do not plan to appoint an interim manager if Carrick is sacked; Sky Sports report that Sunday's match against Aston Villa could be decisive.

Manchester United do not plan to appoint an interim head coach if Michael Carrick is sacked.

According to Sky Sports, the club's hierarchy still support Carrick, but Sunday's Premier League match against Aston Villa could be decisive for his future.

Julian Nagelsmann, Fabian Hurzeler and Eddie Howe are among the possible candidates being considered to replace Carrick. No final decision has been made on a change of manager.