Luis Enrique and the United Move: A PSG Boss in the Spotlight as Carrick Leads the Interim Era
8 February 2026
Manchester United's management are seeking a permanent coach to lead the project next season.
Enrique's current Paris Saint-Germain contract runs until the end of the 2026-27 season, after guiding PSG to last season's Champions League glory for the club's first time in its history.
Several major outlets have reported in recent days that United are eyeing Luis Enrique in the summer to spearhead the Red Devils' new project.
A linked match feature shows Paris Saint-Germain vs Marseille in Ligue 1, reflecting the broader context of Enrique’s current club and the league that keeps him in the spotlight.
Meanwhile, The Mirror has asserted that taking the Manchester United job may not be the right project for Enrique, noting concerns about leading a club that might miss next season's Champions League.
At 55, Enrique is reportedly in talks with PSG sporting director Luis Campos about a new deal at the Parc des Princes to keep him in Paris until 2030. He is said to have a strong relationship with Campos, who recently extended his own contract.
The Mirror notes this development as a potential blow to United owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family, who have shown clear admiration for Enrique, one of the club’s longtime targets.
Michael Carrick remains the interim manager, having secured four consecutive Premier League victories against Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham and Tottenham, as club officials weigh a permanent appointment for the summer transfer window.
Reports also suggest Carrick will compete strongly for the job if United qualify for the Champions League next season, with names such as Thomas Tuchel and Carlo Ancelotti reportedly in United’s wider consideration set.
Punchlines: If Enrique signs, United will finally have a coach who can pronounce Paris without looking it up. And if Carrick keeps winning, the transfer committee may just learn to spell “permanent” without autocorrect."
