Manchester United are expected to confirm Michael Carrick as interim manager on Tuesday, with the club ready to provide funds for transfers if a long-term target becomes available. The 44-year-old will take charge for the first time when players return to training on Wednesday.
Carrick, who has been out of management since leaving Middlesbrough in 2025, beat Ole Gunnar Solskjær to the role during the interview process. Darren Fletcher, who oversaw two games after Ruben Amorim's sacking, is set to remain as part of the coaching staff, while Carrick has identified Jonathan Woodgate as a potential addition.
In his only previous managerial role, Carrick led Middlesbrough from 2022 to 2025, overseeing 136 matches with 63 wins. He previously had a brief three-game caretaker spell at United in 2021, remaining unbeaten with wins over Villarreal and Arsenal and a draw at Chelsea.
Carrick inherits a squad low on confidence after a 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Brighton on Sunday, which saw United eliminated from both domestic cups at the first hurdle for the first time since 1981-82. His first match will be the derby against Manchester City on Saturday, followed by a trip to Arsenal.
United are seventh in the Premier League, three points behind fourth-placed Liverpool. Carrick has 17 league games to secure Champions League qualification. The club are also eyeing Al-Hilal midfielder Rúben Neves, available for around £20 million, as a potential reinforcement.
