Fabrizio Romano has provided a significant update regarding the Manchester United managerial situation as uncertainty looms over Michael Carrick's future.

Currently, Carrick appears to be safe at Man Utd, with the club not yet engaging in discussions with other candidates. However, there is noted interest in high-profile names such as Fabian Hurzeler, the manager of Brighton, and former managers Antonio Conte of Chelsea, Tottenham, and Napoli.

In his recent YouTube segment, Romano emphasized that it’s premature to consider these links as solid, though he highlighted an intriguing aspect regarding Conte. The seasoned Italian manager is presently without a club and seems more willing this season to accept a mid-season role, contrasting his previous stance of preferring to start with a full summer and pre-season.

Romano stated, "When there are internal conversations regarding managers and more, there are more names being mentioned internally. For example, Man United know very well that Antonio Conte could be open this season to take a job mid-season, which is a big difference compared to many other years."

Despite not being at a point where United seriously considers approaching Conte, his availability could increase pressure on Carrick in the upcoming matches. If MUFC fails to improve swiftly, the prospect of Conte stepping in might attract the attention of decision-makers at Old Trafford.

Conte, who has a track record of winning trophies at nearly every club he’s managed, could be viewed as a more reliable option during this challenging phase, particularly given Carrick’s relative inexperience.