Eddie Howe turns down job as Man United consider Michael Carrick future

Howe has turned down Crystal Palace; Manchester United are assessing Michael Carrick's future and may decide on a managerial change this week.

Eddie Howe has rejected the Crystal Palace job despite the Eagles being bottom of the Premier League. The former Newcastle manager, who left St. James' Park in July, remains a prominent candidate to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United.

Carrick is under pressure with United in the relegation zone. The club is understood to be assessing his future and will make a decision over whether to sack him this week, with reports suggesting they are moving towards making a change.

Any club appointing Howe before the end of the season must pay Newcastle around £3 million in compensation. Other managerial targets linked with United include Julian Nagelsmann, Antonio Conte and Mauricio Pochettino. Howe previously rejected an approach from Champions League side Lens in September.