[Stefan Borson
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That is according to former Manchester City financial adviser Stefan Borson, who exclusively told Football Insider that the former Newcastle United boss would want to recreate what he had at St James' Park.
It is no secret that the current squad needs totally rebuilding, though, and that would come at a cost that the owners are simply unwilling to spend.
That's exactly why the supporters are pointing the finger of blame straight at INEOS, rather than pushing for Carrick to be sacked this season.
Man United would be unwilling to meet Eddie Howe's requests
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson believes that Howe would want to spend upwards of £300million on a brand-new midfield if he was appointed.
"If you look at, say Eddie Howe, and the physicality that he wants in midfield like he had a Newcastle United..." he said.
"He'll need three £100million midfielders, I would say. And they're not going to buy three £100m midfielders, not when they've got to rebuild the whole defence as well.
"So what are they going to do? I think whoever comes in is going to find it very hard to compete on multiple fronts.
"Any manager with those players, they might get a bounce, but ultimately, long-term, you've got the same squad, one that's not good enough for the manager or appropriate for the manager's tactics."
Man United's interest in Lewis Hall is certainly no secret, and he might be the first player that the 48-year-old speaks to about a potential move.
That won't come at a cheap fee, of course, and that is likely to weigh into the owners' decisions yet again after refusing to meet the price tag in the summer.