Manchester United has encountered significant challenges in their pursuit of Fabian Hurzeler, the current manager of Brighton & Hove Albion, amid ongoing uncertainty regarding Michael Carrick's future with the club.

Reports indicate that Hurzeler, who has garnered praise for his impressive management at Brighton, does not possess a release clause in his contract. This situation means that Brighton would demand a record-breaking fee to release him, exceeding the £21.5 million Chelsea paid to acquire Graham Potter previously.

Adding to United's woes, football journalist Ben Jacobs revealed on X that Hurzeler is not interested in leaving Brighton for Manchester United at this time. Jacobs stated:

BREAKING: Fabian Hürzeler is not interested in leaving Brighton for Manchester United. Hurzeler one of the names appreciated in case Michael Carrick departs. Julian Nagelsmann also viewed as one of the leading contenders.

This news appears to dampen United's hopes of securing the 33-year-old manager, leaving them to reconsider their options moving forward. The club could potentially continue with Carrick, despite his struggles—having only won two out of eleven matches since taking over permanently.

Manchester United's recent form includes:

• 2-0 vs Hull
• 5-2 vs Ipswich
• 2-2 vs Everton
• 4-0 vs Sabah
• 1-0 vs Man City
• 3-2 vs Brighton
• 1-1 vs Fulham
• 1-1 vs Tottenham
• 2-0 vs Atletico Madrid
• 1-1 vs Leeds
• 4-1 vs Como

With such a poor start to the season, Carrick's position is increasingly under scrutiny. Meanwhile, Hurzeler's success at Brighton, where they currently sit third in the Premier League, suggests he may not remain available for long, especially given his team's recent 3-0 victory over Arsenal.