The latest on Antonio Conte’s interest in the Manchester United job after the embarrassing defeat to Como
05:30, 22 Oct 2026Updated 08:49, 22 Oct 2026
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Antonio Conte is said to be interested in the Manchester United job(Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Michael Carrick’s position as Manchester United boss is under intense scrutiny following a humiliating 4-1 Champions League thrashing by Como. The defeat extended United’s winless run to seven matches across all competitions.
At full-time, Carrick walked over to apologise directly to the away support, suggesting he suspects he is running out of time to turn things around. Tension within the camp split over post-match, with Bruno Fernandes openly questioning United’s tactics.
Carrick hit back by arguing that tactics fall flat without sufficient effort on the pitch. With clear signs of unrest and pressure continuing to mount, serious doubts hang over Carrick’s future as United prepare for Sunday’s crucial Premier League game against Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
Away from the Como embarrassment, here’s a round-up of other United news…
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United are reportedly prepared to resurrect their pursuit of Newcastle’s Lewis Hall. There was frustration during the summer when the club failed to secure competition for Luke Shaw.
United targeted Hall but Newcastle were reluctant to sell and subsequently committed the full-back to a fresh long-term deal, which seemed to render him unavailable. However, according to The i Paper, United will launch a renewed attempt to recruit the 22-year-old, who, it is suggested, is receptive to moving to Old Trafford.
The same report indicates United are monitoring another left-back, Adrien Truffert, who is anticipated to depart Bournemouth next summer amid substantial interest in the French defender.
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Conte conditions
Antonio Conte, a candidate to succeed Carrick should United opt for a managerial change, has reportedly outlined his demands amid interest from Juventus. The Italian giants are the other major club linked with Conte, who remains unattached following his summer departure from Napoli.
According to TMW Radio in Italy, Conte is seeking specific guarantees ‘for the next few seasons’ from Juve before rejoining the Turin club, whom he led between 2011 and 2014. The report suggests that if those assurances, believed to concern squad reconstruction, aren’t provided, then he is likely to choose United instead.
Conte is also being linked with Juventus(Image: Getty Images)
Conte recently suggested his next role could be with a fallen powerhouse, with both United and Juve fitting that description. He told The Athletic: “There are many clubs that have somewhat lost sight of their history.
“I’d like to go to one of these clubs to dust off that history and make it shine once more. Clubs where there’s pressure, where, ultimately, you know full well that you’re not going there just to take part, but to compete.”
Juventus are currently under the stewardship of Luciano Spalletti, who, much like Carrick, faces growing scrutiny following Sunday’s damaging 3-0 home reverse against Lazio, a result that leaves them eighth in Serie A.