Julian Nagelsmann: Why United are ahead of Chelsea in race for Germany manager | OneFootball

Julian Nagelsmann has emerged as a popular name on the managerial market despite currently being at the helm of Germany.

Michael Carrick has all but led Manchester United to next season’s Champions League, a target which seemed very difficult to achieve under Ruben Amorim at the turn of the year.

However, the disastrous result of their first appointment has seemingly put INEOS in a nervy situation, which is why they continue to conduct due diligence on all the potential candidates despite Carrick’s brilliant work.

Manchester United interested in Julian Nagelsmann

With Luis Enrique expected to renew his contract at Paris Saint-Germain, Julian Nagelsmann is perhaps the only Manchester United target with a more appealing profile than Michael Carrick.

Earlier this month, The Peoples Person relayed a report claiming United’s recruitment director Christopher Vivell is “pushing hard behind the scenes for his compatriot.”

Further, the Red Devils have already held initial conversations with the German tactician, who has had stints at TSG Hoffenheim, RB Leipzig and Bayern Munich.

However, following Liam Rosenior’s sacking, Chelsea have entered the race for Nagelsmann.

Manchester United better placed to attract Julian Nagelsmann

According to Football Insider, Chelsea want a high-profile boss to take over and are considering Nagelsmann among a number of leading candidates to replace Rosenior. 

However, there are doubts about whether the 38-year-old would accept the Chelsea job. 

The report claims: “Nagelsmann is believed to have doubts over whether the Chelsea job would be right for him as BlueCo close in on hiring a fifth manager since their takeover.”

“That will come as a boost to the Red Devils, who are considering the 38-year-old as a top target to take over from Michael Carrick as Man United eye their next manager,” the report adds.

Football Insider have previously alleged that Nagelsmann is keen on the United job and would be willing to move to Old Trafford after the World Cup with Germany.

However, United might not want to wait until after the World Cup to bring a new man in charge, as this would create uncertainty around both recruitment and pre-season plans.

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