With Michael Carrick’s future at Old Trafford a matter of some debate, we examine the credentials of those who could succeed him

The German was of interest to Manchester City while Omar Berrada was part of the hierarchy on the other side of town. He is highly thought of and would come with an impressive CV for a 39-year-old, having taken charge of Bayern Munich and Germany. Nagelsmann is regarded as an innovator who is very demanding of his players and builds teams to press relentlessly, a concept not currently used at United, as Bruno Fernandes will testify. His spell with Germany was underwhelming, concluding with a 2026 World Cup last-32 defeat by Paraguay, and at Bayern – with an exceptional squad – he won the Bundesliga in his only full season and was sacked the following March with the team second and still in the Champions League.

• Conte says he should be considered to succeed Gattuso

• Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri also linked with role

Napoli’s president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, has said he would not stand in Antonio Conte’s way if the coach asked to take the vacant Italy job, after Conte said he ought to be under consideration to succeed Gennaro Gattuso.

Gattuso resigned as the Azzurri’s coach on Friday after Italy failed to reach the World Cup for a third straight time. Conte’s deal at Napoli runs until 2027 and the Italian champions are seven points off the Serie A leaders, Inter, with seven matches remaining.