Manchester United weighs replacing Carrick as Howe and Nagelsmann lead the candidates

Manchester United is weighing Michael Carrick's dismissal after a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, with Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann the leading candidates.

• Carrick left the club's Carrington training ground on Monday after holding talks with the club over his future.
• Manchester United lost 3-0 to Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday, its third league defeat this season, dropping the club to 16th with seven points.
• The Telegraph reported Manchester United would owe Newcastle £3 million compensation to appoint Howe, down from £6 million.
• The BBC reported Howe and Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann head the shortlist to replace Carrick.