Overview
- Multiple outlets report a verbal agreement with Michael Carrick, with an announcement expected today.
- Wayne Rooney said on his BBC podcast it would be a “no-brainer” to join Carrick’s staff if invited.
- Carrick is weighing his backroom options, with reports linking Jonathan Woodgate and potential roles for Darren Fletcher and Jonny Evans, while John O’Shea has also been mentioned.
- Some reporting suggests Rooney may not be hired immediately as Carrick seeks a reunion with Woodgate, with staffing talks still in progress.
- Darren Fletcher oversaw the team after Ruben Amorim’s departure, and Carrick’s first game could be Saturday’s derby against Manchester City, according to reports.