Manchester United’s director of football believes Eddie Howe’s extensive Premier League experience places him above other potential targets. 0Eddie Howe with the Carabao Cup after ending Newcastle’s 70-year wait for a domestic trophy.Photograph: MI News/NurPhoto/Rex/ShutterstockEddie Howe is the current preferred candidate of Jason Wilcox to replace Michael Carrick should Manchester United decide to change manager, with the director of football believing Howe’s extensive Premier League experience places him ahead of other potential.