Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterManchester United are in danger of missing out on an Antonio Conte-shaped managerial switch-up, with Juventus now interested in the Italian.The Red Devils are enduring a tough 2026-27 Premier League campaign, positioned 13th in the English top-flight standings. In Europe, things arent much better.Pressure is now being piled upon Michael Carrick, who led Manchester United to a third-placed finish last season; and if they persist with the Englishman, they could lose out on Conte.Time is running out for Manchester United in potential Antonio Conte managerial switch-upManchester United made unfortunate headlines after suffering a thorough beat-down at the hands of Atletico Madrid last week, after which Lisandro Martinez, whose future at Old Trafford is more uncertain than ever, made incendiary comments about the Red Devils hierarchy.After a 1-1 draw versus an in-form Leeds United at the weekend, Carricks job remains under significant threat, with The Athletic writing that his place in Manchester is beginning to feel precarious. You may like Manchester United close to 'reaching agreement' with Antonio Conte: report Next Man United manager odds - former Premier League duo are favourites ahead of big names and familiar faces Manchester United update drops on Michael Carrick's future, with INEOS stance revealed According to reports, Conte, former manager of both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, is linked heavily to take on Carricks position at Old Trafford, but time is running out for the Red Devils to see through this potential managerial switch-up.Italian publication Tuttomercatoweb revealed that Juventus have been alerted to his availability, amid a turbulent period for Conte at Napoli.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.His side were defeated 1-0 by newly-promoted side Venezia over the weekend, and are positioned ninth in the Serie A standings with 10 points from seven matches.Elsewhere, at Juventus, Luciano Spallettis job is under imminent threat having suffered a 3-0 loss to Lazio at home on Sunday. The club are seventh in the Serie A table, with 11 points.The publication noted that Contes move to Manchester never materialised, with the Red Devils hesitancy now set to bite them amid interest in the Italian from Juventus.The coach is complicating his life with constant experimentation, offering no certainty. Hes playing a complicated game with obscure language, when simplicity is needed, concluded Tuttomercatoweb.Manchester United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup in September, falling in a 3-2 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford, despite leading 2-0 after nine minutes.The Red Devils return to Champions League action away at Como on Tuesday, then host Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday, with Carricks job under increasing threat, and likely no Conte to step in and steady the Manchester United ship.TOPICSMichael CarrickAntonio ConteManchester UnitedJuventusNapoliPremier LeagueSerie AKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
