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Didier Deschamps 'doesn't want Manchester United job': Blow for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as unemployed former France boss appears hesitant to replace under-fire Michael Carrick
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Deschamps has reportedly rejected the chance to manage Manchester United as they explore replacements for under-fire Carrick.
Manchester United are privately discussing potential successors to Michael Carrick following a poor start to the season that has left them 17th in the Premier League. Didier Deschamps, the former France manager, appears unwilling to take the job despite being unemployed. The club continues to evaluate options as Carrick remains in position.
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UK timesStrong75 reports from 19 outlets. First reported by BBC Sport, 24 Oct. The 9 newest are listed here.
- The Guardian
- Sky Sports
- Fabrizio Romano
- BBC Sport
- ESPN
- The Independent
- Kicker
- RMC Sport
- Simon Stone
- The Athletic
- Voetbal International
- Evening Standard
- Manchester Evening News
- talkSPORT
- Football Insider
- Mundo Deportivo
- WalesOnline
- MailOnline
- Mirror
- Didier Deschamps 'doesn't want Manchester United job': Blow for Sir Jim Ratcliffe as unemployed former France boss appears hesitant to replace under-fire Michael CarrickMailOnlineThis article
- Manchester United manager search takes major twist as new Michael Carrick details emergeEvening Standard
- Man United get instant response after 'contacting' World Cup-winner to replace Michael CarrickManchester Evening News
- The international break is almost here: so wave goodbye to your players, and maybe your managerThe Guardian
- Manchester United 'plan revealed' amid new Michael Carrick sack decisionEvening Standard
4 more reports
- Man United 'make Michael Carrick replacement decision' ahead of crunch Aston Villa gameManchester Evening News
- Man Utd unlikely to appoint interim should they sack CarrickSky Sports
- Tielemans on Carrick: "There has been a lot of pressure on him, and that's how we repay him… big character, big fight."Fabrizio Romano
- Tielemans on Carrick: "There has been a lot of pressure on him, and that's how we repay him… big character, big fight."Fabrizio Romano
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