"Image source, Getty Images Michael Carrick has emerged as favourite to be appointed Manchester United caretaker head coach, according to sources close to the process. Club chiefs are hoping to have an appointment in place for when players return to training on Wednesday. While a final decision is yet to be reached, talks are said to have progressed with the 44-year-old over the position."
"Solskjaer held face-to-face discussions with the club on Saturday about a return. United sacked Ruben Amorim as manager after 14 months in the job on 5 January. Darren Fletcher, a former United and Scotland midfielder, was initially handed temporary responsibility for first-team affairs following Amorim's departure. United suffered an FA Cup third-round defeat at the hands of Brighton on Sunday in what looks set to be Fletcher's second and final game in charge."
Michael Carrick has become the favourite to be appointed Manchester United's caretaker head coach, with club chiefs aiming to appoint before players return to training. Talks have progressed with the 44-year-old, who previously had a three-game spell as United's temporary boss in 2021, winning twice and drawing once. Ruben Amorim was sacked on 5 January after 14 months, and Darren Fletcher took temporary charge, overseeing an FA Cup defeat to Brighton and a draw at Burnley. Carrick played 464 matches for United (2006–2018), was sacked by Middlesbrough last June after leading them to the 2022–23 Championship play-offs, and has limited permanent managerial experience.
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