Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has been linked with the Manchester United job once Michael Carrick's interim period comes to an end
Luis Enrique has been linked with the Manchester United job
Luis Enrique has been linked with the Manchester United job(Image: Julian Finney - UEFA, UEFA via Getty Images)
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Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believes Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique would jump at the chance to take the Manchester United hot seat - provided he's given free rein to rebuild the squad. United are currently searching for a permanent boss after sacking Ruben Amorim last week.
Club legend Michael Carrick has been named interim head coach until the summer, tasked with dragging United back into the Champions League. The ex-Middlesbrough manager impressed United's hierarchy in discussions and will be backed by coaches Steve Holland and Travis Binnion at Old Trafford.
Carrick will take charge for Saturday's Manchester derby against Manchester City (12.30pm). However, his temporary appointment hasn't stopped speculation swirling around who will permanently fill the manager's office.
The Red Devils are expected to name a permanent head coach once the campaign concludes, with a host of potential candidates in the frame. One of those being linked is PSG's Enrique, who still has 18 months remaining on his deal with the French champions.
Match of the Day pundit Murphy has shared his thoughts on why the United role might tempt the former Barcelona boss. He told Boyle Sports: "If there's an opportunity to get Luis Enrique, absolutely Manchester United have to go for it. He's a top coach, plays the right way, is really attack-minded, and demands a lot from his players.
"He'd need a revamp of the squad to play the way he does with the PSG team, but he's obviously one of the best coaches out there. So, yes, if there's even a one percent chance he won't sign a new deal, jump on it and try to get him.
"The appeal of United is still there for any top manager. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and if you can be the man to get them back on top and competing again, you're going to be idolised.
Luis Enrique led PSG to Champions League glory in May
Luis Enrique led PSG to Champions League glory in May(Image: 2025 Getty Images)
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"I think that's a challenge someone like Enrique would relish. Thomas Tuchel, even, is another top coach who is supposed to finish after the World Cup.
"Maybe Tuchel is a bit more confrontational, willing to speak his mind and go against the grain at the clubs he's been at, so that might be off-putting for the hierarchy at Manchester United, whereas Enrique seems to get on with it. But yes, there's not a United fan anywhere that wouldn't be delighted with Enrique."
This follows Enrique's recent comments about his future in Paris, where he dismissed rumours of him turning down a new contract at PSG as "fake news". The ex-Barcelona boss said: "These are rumours that always circulate at PSG.
"We are used to them, they are private matters and will remain so. There is a lot of 'fake news' and they will not destabilise either the players or the team.
"It's normal to have talks, but they remain private. We know what we want, and that's the most important thing. We are calm and relaxed."
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