Manchester Unite Closes in on Michael Carrick Over Interim Role
Sports Updated: 12 January 2026 13:23 EAT
Michael Carrick will probably take interim managerial job at Manchester United
Manchester United are closing in on the appointment of a new interim manager following positive talks with former midfielder Michael Carrick, as the club moves swiftly to stabilise its technical bench.
Sources close to the process indicate that Carrick has held detailed discussions with the club’s hierarchy and has emerged as a leading candidate for the role after recent meetings.
Carrick is understood to be open and ready to accept the job should he be formally offered the position, with insiders suggesting he is currently ahead of former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær in the selection process.
United have also held talks with Solskjær as part of a shortlisting exercise, but momentum appears to be swinging in Carrick’s favour following what have been described as constructive and forward-looking conversations.
The club is keen to appoint an interim manager within the next 24 to 48 hours to ensure continuity and preparation ahead of a demanding run of fixtures.
Carrick, who previously served as part of United’s coaching staff, is seen as a familiar figure who understands the club’s culture, dressing room dynamics and tactical demands.
Senior officials are reportedly weighing the need for short-term stability against long-term planning as they finalise the interim appointment.
No official decision has been communicated, and Manchester United have maintained silence as internal consultations continue at board level.
An announcement is expected imminently once a final decision is reached, bringing clarity to a process closely watched by supporters and the wider football world.
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