Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick is not on a reported list of candidates replace Julen Lopetegui at West Ham United in a boost for the Teessiders.
The Guardian have provided the latest update on the Irons' managerial situation – with Sérgio Conceição and Max Allegri named as contenders while Graham Potter is seen as someone that could come into the offing while Christophe Galtier has been considered previously.
Carrick, a former Hammers player, has been linked in the past and was touted as a potential option last month by talkSPORT's Tony Cascarino.
Lopetegui is believed to be under increasing pressure following his side's heavy 5-2 defeat against Arsenal last weekend and this has seen the East London club identify potential replacements.
It was previously reported that games against Newcastle United and the Gunners were likely to have a big say in whether he was going to remain in place.
Securing a 2-0 away win at St James' Park, that provided Lopetegui with a much-needed boost, a poor result against Mikel Arteta's side has been a real setback for him.
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