Unai Emery, the head coach of Aston Villa, is the leading candidate for the Manchester United managerial position should the club's hierarchy decide to part ways with Michael Carrick.
The Spanish tactician has already held preliminary discussions with the Manchester outfits via intermediaries, indicating his interest in moving to Old Trafford. He is now closely monitoring the situation surrounding Carrick's future, which looks uncertain after a shaky start to the new campaign for the Red Devils.
Interestingly, reports have surfaced suggesting this season could be Emery's last at Villa Park. Former Aston Villa CEO Keith Wyness has confirmed that strict UEFA financial regulations regarding squad expenditure relative to income are limiting the Basque coach's ambitions in the transfer market, prompting him to consider opportunities with clubs that have fewer financial constraints.
If Manchester United's hierarchy decides to make a managerial change, Emery will emerge as a priority option for the club.
