Julian Nagelsmann: Leading Man United managerial candidate’s actions will leave INEOS worried

Julian Nagelsmann: Leading Man United managerial candidate’s actions will leave INEOS worried

Manchester United’s desire to appoint Julian Nagelsmann as their next head coach might just be put to the test by what is now being reported.

The Red Devils have a big summer ahead. In addition to bolstering the team with key signings, Ineos are expected to finally appoint a permanent head coach.

After sacking Ruben Amorim at the start of the year, the United decision-makers opted to go the caretaker route.

As a result, Michael Carrick was picked as caretaker to lead the team until the end of the season.

Better post-Amorim

Under Carrick, the team has performed markedly better.

The former midfielder has steadied the ship, with United losing just twice, winning eight games, and drawing the other two. Moreover, he is deservedly guiding United back into Champions League football and is putting himself in a strong position to be handed the permanent role.

However, as impressive as his performances and results have been, appointing him is not as straightforward as some would have it.

Ineos do not want to fall into the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer trap by appointing a coach who has impressed in a caretaker role, only to overlook fundamental issues and later discover the job is too big for him.

For this reason, the United decision-makers want to weigh all their options objectively before making their next appointment.

Vivell fronting Nagelsmann for the United job

That said, the race for the head coach role is currently between Carrick and Germany national team boss .