Deschamps reportedly rejects Manchester United approach to succeed Carrick

Didier Deschamps has reportedly turned down an offer from Manchester United to take over as head coach from Michael Carrick.

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Manchester United·Manager·2026-11-05 23:05 UTC

Didier Deschamps has reportedly turned down an offer from Manchester United to take over as head coach from Michael Carrick. The reports came in Friday's newspaper coverage, which also gathered the day's leading stories and transfer speculation. The details of the approach and the timing of the decision were not clear from the available information. Manchester United's search for a permanent successor has been a central topic in recent coverage of the club.

Why it mattersManchester United, 17th in the Premier League with 7 points from 9 games and 17 behind leaders Arsenal, would make a permanent head-coach appointment pressing.

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