Manchester United consider Aaron Danks reunion with Michael Carrick amid managerial uncertainty

Manchester United could revisit their interest in Bayern Munich coach Aaron Danks as Michael Carrick faces growing pressure following a difficult start to the Premier League season.

TEAMtalk previously reported that Carrick wanted Danks to join his coaching staff, with the pair having worked together at Middlesbrough.

However, any potential appointment would depend on United retaining Carrick, whose future remains uncertain after just one league victory in ten matches.

Danks joined Bayern Munich in 2024 after working alongside Carrick at Middlesbrough.

The 43-year-old has since established himself as a trusted member of Vincent Kompany's coaching team.

He has also recently taken temporary charge of Bayern while Kompany recovers from illness, overseeing an impressive run of results.

TEAMtalk reported in May that United had carried out background checks on Danks and that Carrick was keen to reunite with his former colleague.

There is currently no confirmation of fresh negotiations or an agreement to bring Danks to Old Trafford.

United enter the November international break in 18th place with eight points from ten Premier League matches.

Sunday's dramatic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa demonstrated the team's fighting spirit but also exposed familiar defensive weaknesses.

Carrick's side recovered from two-goal deficits twice, with Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu scoring in stoppage time.

Despite the comeback, United remain in the relegation zone.

TEAMtalk reports that director of football Jason Wilcox remains reluctant to dismiss Carrick, although potential replacements are being discussed.

Cesc Fàbregas has emerged as one name under consideration, while Eddie Howe, Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte have also been linked with the position.

Those links do not establish that United have approached any candidate.

United face Liverpool on 22 November after the international break, with Carrick hoping to improve results and strengthen his case to remain in charge.