De Zerbi to Tottenham: Setback for Manchester United

Despite Michael Carrick's impressive performance, Manchester United are still looking for a new head coach.

Roberto De Zerbi emerged as a strong contender for the position; however, the 'Red Devils' could lose him, as the Italian is reportedly close to joining Tottenham Hotspur on a lucrative contract for this season.

According to reports by Ben Jacobs and Alex Crook on X (formerly Twitter), Tottenham Hotspur has decided to prioritize the imminent arrival of Roberto De Zerbi.

After leaving Olympique Marseille as a free agent, the Italian is reportedly on the verge of joining the English club, with a five-year contract and a high salary.

As a result, the 'Red Devils' would have lost their top choice for the head coach position. De Zerbi's signing for Tottenham generates more concern than relief amid the Spurs crisis.

Throughout his professional career, the Italian has not faced a challenge like pulling a team away from relegation, something Tottenham is experiencing this season. In addition, he has not managed to last more than two seasons at his last three clubs, which raises concerns about the long-term contract.

While Roberto De Zerbi was a highly regarded option at Manchester United, they were not looking to enter a bidding war to secure his signing.

The Italian coach has yet to win titles in the top European leagues, so his arrival did not generate widespread support.

Consequently, his move to Spurs appears to be a smart move for his career, but a risky one for the team's survival in the Premier League.

Michael Carrick has had a positive impact at Manchester United.

Since his arrival, the team has had solid performances and secured a place in the UEFA Champions League.

In addition, he has helped improve the performance of several players, including Kobbie Mainoo, Benjamin Sesko, and others. Given the difficulty in securing a highly experienced head coach, Carrick's continued tenure as coach could become a reality.

According to ESPN, the 'Red Devils' are considering Julian Nagelsmann, Andoni Iraola, Unai Emery, and Oliver Glasner as leading candidates for the head coaching position.

Despite this, Carrick stands out as the top candidate, as he has had a positive impact not only on results, but also on the team's play and the development of the squad.

While Carrick does not have solid experience as a head coach, he has transformed the 'Red Devils' squad into a very competitive one. After several bad bets in the coaching spot, Manchester United could look to build on their current success, as several of the team's stars seem quite comfortable and the results are promising.