Leeds hold United 1–1 as the board back Carrick

Leeds 1–1, and still no win\n\nLeeds United 1–1 Manchester United at Elland Road on Sunday. Bryan Mbeumo scored for you. Dominic Calvert-Lewin equalised for Leeds [(2)](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2026/10/20/man-united-chiefs-make-major-decision-wilcox-meeting) [(7)](https://thepeoplesperson.com/2026/10/19/peter-schmeichel-man-united-have-confidence-in-michael-carrick-319698) [(8)](https://thepeoplesperson.com/2026/10/19/fabian-hurzeler-brighton-stance-on-man-united-interest-319695).\n\nThat is six games without a win. Seven points from seven league matches. Thirteenth in the table. Two wins in 10 in all competitions.\n\n## The board are backing Carrick, with a condition\n\nMichael Carrick keeps his job. United's hierarchy met Jason Wilcox on Monday and decided to continue backing him, but the support comes with a demand: results and performances must improve quickly [(2)](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2026/10/20/man-united-chiefs-make-major-decision-wilcox-meeting) [(7)](https://thepeoplesperson.com/2026/10/19/peter-schmeichel-man-united-have-confidence-in-michael-carrick-319698) [(8)](https://thepeoplesperson.com/2026/10/19/fabian-hurzeler-brighton-stance-on-man-united-interest-319695).\n\nThe next chance is Wednesday at Como in the Champions League, kickoff 18:45 CEST.\n\n## Schmeichel: they think he is the future\n\nPeter Schmeichel does not think Carrick is close to the door. \"Is he in immediate danger of being sacked? I don't think so at all\" [(7)](https://thepeoplesperson.com/2026/10/19/peter-schmeichel-man-united-have-confidence-in-michael-carrick-319698).\n\nSchmeichel says the club believe Carrick is the future and will give him more transfer windows [(7)](https://thepeoplesperson.com/2026/10/19/peter-schmeichel-man-united-have-confidence-in-michael-carrick-319698).\n\n## Hurzeler is the name in the background\n\nBrighton are relaxed about Fabian Hurzeler's future despite the United links [(8)](https://thepeoplesperson.com/2026/10/19/fabian-hurzeler-brighton-stance-on-man-united-interest-319695). That is the replacement name doing the rounds if the club change their mind.\n\n## Galatasaray watching Bruno Fernandes\n\nGalatasaray have their sights on Bruno Fernandes with his contract expiring at the end of the season [(1)](https://utdreport.co.uk/2026/10/20/galatasaray-bruno-fernandes-manchester-united). Unconfirmed, but your captain's future is now a talking point on top of everything else.\n\n## Real Madrid pushing for JJ Gabriel\n\nUnited look increasingly likely to lose JJ Gabriel. Real Madrid are stepping up their pursuit of the 16-year-old forward, with Barcelona and Bayern Munich also interested, and he intends to decide his future before the end of October [(4)](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2026/10/20/exit-imminent-unbelievable-talent-man-united-exit-due) [(6)](https://www.sport.fr/football/real-madrid-une-offre-pour-jj-gabriel-qui-veut-un-salaire-xxl-1489241.shtm).\n\nPaul Merson: \"Believe me, this kid is an unbelievable talent. They'll have every club in the world wanting him\" [(4)](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2026/10/20/exit-imminent-unbelievable-talent-man-united-exit-due) [(6)](https://www.sport.fr/football/real-madrid-une-offre-pour-jj-gabriel-qui-veut-un-salaire-xxl-1489241.shtm).\n\n## Nmecha on the January list\n\nUnited are stepping up interest in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha and considering a January move [(10)](https://africasoccer.com/manchester-united-in-race-for-felix-nmecha) [(11)](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crjwe6wyjeqwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss). Liverpool are in the same race [(11)](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crjwe6wyjeqwo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss).\n\n## €60m for Josh King, most likely next summer\n\nUnited have fixed on Josh King, the 19-year-old Fulham attacking midfielder, at around €60m, most likely for next summer [(5)](https://www.sport.fr/football/manchester-united-60-me-pour-une-pepite-anglaise-1489392.shtm). Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona are also on him [(5)](https://www.sport.fr/football/manchester-united-60-me-pour-une-pepite-anglaise-1489392.shtm).\n\n## Rio is gutted about a missed £86m teenager\n\nRio Ferdinand says he is \"so gutted\" United missed out on an £86m teenager they were \"100% in for\" in the summer window [(9)](https://www.football365.com/news/ferdinand-gutted-man-utd-missed-out-on-bad-86m-teenager-they-were-100-in-for).\n\n## Fan reactions\n\nThe subreddit is deep in tactics. Jamie Carragher's Monday Night Football breakdown of Carrick's setup against Leeds is getting the most attention, and the Gameweek 7 table is posted as a grim reference point. There is also real pride in the academy: Brian Nyonyi and Joey Akinsanya are in England's squad for the first FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, with group games against Nicaragua, Cambodia, Montenegro, Zimbabwe and Ireland from 24 to 26 October.\n\n[Carragher's analysis thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/reddevils/comments/1xa91df/jamie_carragher_full_analysis_on_mnf_of_carricks)