Overview
- Multiple outlets, including The Athletic via Football365, report Carrick has a verbal agreement to manage United until the end of the season pending final contract details.
- Wayne Rooney has said he would accept a coaching role under Carrick, though reports suggest he is not in line to be assistant.
- Carrick is keen to reunite with Jonathan Woodgate from his Middlesbrough staff, while Darren Fletcher is expected to remain in a technical capacity.
- If confirmed, Carrick’s first match is expected to be against Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday.
- The interim search has been led by CEO Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer considered but, per reports, facing player opposition to a return.