Michael Carrick interim appointment expected Tuesday

Manchester United’s seek for a supervisor till the top of the season is coming to an in depth, per a number of experiences, with former midfielder and assistant supervisor Michael Carrick cited as the favourite to take over for former teammate Darren Fletcher.

Laurie Whitwell wrote for The Athletic on Monday that Carrick was in pole place for the job after practically per week of interviews by membership exploring options. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was approached in addition to Ruud van Nistelrooy, who served as interim supervisor after the departure of Erik ten Hag.

Carrick served as assistant supervisor alongside Kieran McKenna throughout Solskjaer’s tenure, and it was speculated that he may return in the identical function till experiences on the weekend urged it might be one or the opposite.

Carrick was most lately the supervisor of Middlesbrough. He took the reins practically a yr after leaving United, in October of 2022, and led the Championship membership for 3 years earlier than he was sacked in June of 2025 after a Tenth-place end. When he took over, Boro had been in twenty first with simply 17 factors from 16 video games. He gained 16 of his first 23 matches and guided the membership to a playoff spot, dropping to Coventry Metropolis within the semi-finals. His second season resulted in an Eighth-place end.