This manager is now firmly on course to land the Manchester United job
Manchester United’s interim manager Michael Carrick is reportedly now firmly on course to be named the club’s next permanent manager.
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The Red Devils are happy with the job Carrick has done, and it’s been suggested that links with the likes of Luis Enrique and Unai Emery have been played down.
That’s according to TEAMtalk, who add that Man Utd have also had to reassess their options after Thomas Tuchel committed to a new contract with England.
All in all, this points towards Carrick being given the opportunity to take over as United manager on a permanent basis after a strong start in his interim spell.
Michael Carrick impressing at Manchester United
Carrick is not the most experienced name out there, with his only previous job coming with Championship club Middlesbrough, but his record so far speaks for itself.
The 44-year-old has a record of seven wins, two draws, and just one defeat from ten matches in charge this season, putting United firmly back into contention for Champions League qualification…
| Carrick at Man Utd | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win % |
| 2025/26 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 70% |
Carrick is also highly regarded by MUFC for the work he’s done off the pitch since replacing Ruben Amorim at the start of this year.
The report from TEAMtalk states that his leadership and handling of the squad have made a real impression on the club’s hierarchy.
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A final decision probably won’t be made just yet, even if things are currently looking good for Carrick.
The report from TEAMtalk also mentions other possible candidates like Julian Nagelsmann and Mauricio Pochettino, but it’s suggested that they’re not currently being pursued that strongly.
It will be interesting to see if anyone else comes into contention, with two impressive managers set to be available this summer in the form of Oliver Glasner and Andoni Iraola.
Still, why change things when Carrick has already shown he can do the job?
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