Manchester United Weigh Aaron Danks as Carrick Assistant

On November 9, Manchester United were weighing whether to strengthen Michael Carrick’s coaching staff with Aaron Danks, a member of Vincent Kompany’s staff at Bayern Munich. Danks had earlier served alongside Carrick at Middlesbrough, and United rate his coaching skills. Keeping Carrick in charge is now considered a genuine option as club decision-makers look at ways to improve the team’s season.

United’s recent results have put pressure on Carrick. The team dropped into the Premier League relegation zone after drawing at home with Aston Villa. United had twice fallen two goals behind, but Joshua Zirkzee and Patrick Dorgu scored in second-half stoppage time to secure a point.

The club then ended a nine-game winless run in all competitions by coming from 2-0 down to beat Roma 3-2 on Tuesday. The late turnaround against Villa also appeared to reduce the urgency around making an immediate change, while a reassessment was expected around the international break.

Adding another coach is among several options being considered by director of football Jason Wilcox, chief executive Omar Berrada and other senior decision-makers. Danks’s potential appointment would give Carrick further support if United decide to keep him in charge.