Man United's new manager told by ex-employee what it will really be like when he takes over the dressing room

Former United scout warns incoming manager will face same deep structural problems—weak defence, poor recruitment, fan disconnect—that have plagued Carrick and his predecessors.

Manchester United's issues extend far beyond manager changes, according to former chief scout Mick Brown. With the club in the Premier League relegation zone after just one win in ten games, Michael Carrick is expected to be sacked imminently. However, Brown cautioned that his successor will inherit the same fundamental problems that have plagued the club under Erik ten Hag, Ruben Amorim and Carrick himself.

Brown highlighted defensive frailties, insufficient player quality, weak recruitment strategy and a growing disconnect with supporters as the core issues. "Whoever steps into the role will have to deal with all of the same issues Carrick has been dealing with," Brown told Football Insider. "It's not just a quick fix."

Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann are the leading candidates to replace Carrick, with both currently available. Other names linked include Antonio Conte, Mauricio Pochettino and Didier Deschamps, though Howe and Nagelsmann are believed to be the frontrunners with serious backing from the United boardroom.