Antonio Conte said he is not in advanced negotiations to replace Manchester United manager Michael Carrick and called reports of financial demands and requests for full control unfounded. United sit 13th in the Premier League and have gone seven games without a win.
Conte said there are currently no advanced negotiations for him to replace Carrick. He called reports that he had made financial demands or requested full control at Manchester United “unfounded,” and said he would consider a return to management when he believes the conditions are right.
Manchester United sit 13th in the Premier League and 20th in the Champions League standings after a 4-1 defeat by Como. The loss extended the club’s winless run to seven games in all competitions. Bruno Fernandes said the team had adopted a “mood of defeat,” while Carrick apologised for the performance.
Brighton manager Fabian Huerzeler, another name linked with the United job, said he was focused on Brighton and expressed respect for Carrick. Brighton sit third in the Premier League.
