Manchester United have held constructive discussions with former midfielder and coach Michael Carrick as part of their hunt for a new interim head coach following the recent sacking of Ruben Amorim, with reports indicating Carrick has emerged as a strong favourite for the role.
The Red Devils are expected to confirm their next interim boss within the next 24–48 hours, with Carrick and fellow club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjær both having held meetings with senior United executives this week.
According to reports, Carrick, who enjoyed a decorated playing career with United and has managerial experience from a previous interim spell at the club, is now being favoured by the club hierarchy after face‑to‑face talks with CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox.
Sky Sports News has highlighted that *Carrick left a strong impression during the interview process*, positioning himself ahead of Solskjær, who also met club officials in his bid for the interim position.
United’s leadership is understood to be moving quickly to finalize the appointment, driven in part by the desire to give the new interim manager maximum preparation time ahead of key upcoming matches. If Carrick is confirmed, he would take charge with the club aiming to steady a squad currently placed outside the Premier League’s Champions League spots.
Michael Carrick is a former England international best known for his long playing career at Manchester United, where he won multiple Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League. After retiring, he returned to coaching, including a previous interim managerial stint, and most recently managed Middlesbrough before entering discussions with United.
United are expected to make an official announcement on their new interim head coach within the next day or two, with Carrick widely tipped as the frontrunner to guide the club through the remainder of the season.
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