**Man Utd managerial candidate Julian Nagelsmann has coaching in the Premier League “on his bucket list”, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.**
The 38-year-old has recently signed a new contract to remain Germany manager until Euro 2028, but Jacobs believes he would be tempted by the opportunity to take charge of the Red Devils:
“Julian Nagelsmann would like to have these conversations if he is to be formally approached by late April or early May as opposed to doing it after the World Cup. And I would imagine that Manchester United share that position as well.”
“But with Nagelsmann, I think despite extending, his head could still be turned after the World Cup or even before it by the opportunity to join a Premier League club because that’s been on his bucket list since Chelsea made an approach.”
Nagelsmann was in the running for another Premier League job
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As Jacobs mentions, the German was a leading contender to become Chelsea head coach in the summer of 2023.
It is believed Nagelsmann did have an interview, but he pulled out of the running. Mauricio Pochettino was eventually hired instead.
Who else is in contention for the Man Utd head coach’s position?
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The bookmakers have current interim boss Michael Carrick as odds-on to get the post on a permanent basis.
Nagelsmann, meanwhile, is priced between 7/1 and 10/1, with the likes of Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner (8/1 to 12/1), Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola (8/1 to 20/1) and PSG’s Luis Enrique (12/1 to 20/1) having longer odds.
Many, **[including club legend Wayne Rooney](https://manunews.com/blog/man-utd-news-michael-carrick-rooney/)**, believe that it is Carrick’s job to lose after his excellent start to life as interim manager (with 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in 10 matches), but the club are expected to go through a thorough appointment process over the coming weeks.
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