Conte dismisses reports of Man United takeover with Carrick’s job uncertain

Published On 23 Oct 202623 Oct 2026Former Chelsea and Napoli coach Antonio Conte said he was not in advanced negotiations to replace Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, and called reports that he had demanded full control at the club “unfounded”.Conte, who won the Premier League with Chelsea and also managed Tottenham Hotspur in England, was responding to speculation that he had requested full control while also making financial demands of the struggling Old Trafford club.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4FIFA President Infantino’s re-election endorsed in U-turn by Asian footballlist 2 of 4Saudi Arabia security puts Asian Cup in doubt: Japan football chieflist 3 of 4Dortmund to reward football supporters who don’t use phone during matcheslist 4 of 4El Clasico: All to know about the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madridend of listUnited sit 13th in the Premier League and 20th in the Champions League standings following Wednesday’s humiliating 4-1 thrashing by Italian side Como, increasing scrutiny on Carrick.“My name has been linked with numerous clubs, but there are currently no negotiations at an advanced stage,” Conte said in a statement.“Following a wonder...