Manchester United's search for a permanent head coach continues, with Michael Carrick's interim tenure showing promise but not yet securing him the role. Carrick has won four of his first five matches since taking over from Ruben Amorim in January, including victories over Manchester City, Arsenal, Fulham and Tottenham, before a defeat to West Ham. United currently sit fourth in the Premier League, well placed for Champions League qualification.
Despite Carrick's encouraging start, Sky Sports report that the club does not consider him the leading candidate for the long-term position. Carrick himself acknowledged the uncertainty, saying: 'Nothing's changed... I'm fully aware of the role I'm doing here... I want the club to be successful beyond the end of the season: if that's me, if that's somebody else.'
Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel had been seen as United's top target, but he has now extended his contract as England manager through to Euro 2028. Tuchel took charge of the Three Lions in January 2025 on an 18-month deal, and his new commitment rules him out of the running for the Old Trafford job.
Other candidates under consideration include Mauricio Pochettino, currently preparing for the World Cup with the USMNT, and Luis Enrique, who is now expected to stay at Paris Saint-Germain. United's priority remains securing a new manager at the end of the season, with squad strengthening also planned.
