Carrick all set to be appointed as Man United interim boss with available for transfers and Rúben Neves a target.
Manchester United to confirm Michael Carrick as interim manager.
On Tuesday, Manchester United anticipates confirming Michael Carrick as the temporary manager. Should a long-term target become available, the 44-year-old will have access to funds to bolster the team.
Darren Fletcher, who has managed two games since Ruben Amorim’s dismissal, will have the chance to join the coaching staff when Carrick’s appointment is announced on Tuesday.
Jonathan Woodgate, who Carrick appointed as first-team coach while Middlesbrough’s manager in the Championship from 2022 to 2025, is another possible addition to his staff. Carrick managed 136 games in his lone No. 1 position, winning 63 and losing 49.
When the players resume training on Wednesday following a two-day break, Carrick—who outperformed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during the interview process—will take charge of United for the first time.
Rúben Neves of Al-Hilal is a target because midfield is one of the spots United wants to bolster. The Portuguese would cost around £20 million, and money is available to buy him or any other player on the club’s transfer wishlist if his signing proves feasible.
After being fired as Solskjaer’s manager, Carrick served as a first-team coach for United for three games in November and December of 2021.
Carrick managed a 3-2 league triumph against Arsenal at Old Trafford, a 1-1 Premier League draw at Chelsea, and a 2-0 Champions League group game victory at Villarreal. When Ralf Rangnick took over as manager till the conclusion of the season, Carrick left.
Carrick was a part of a dazzling era as a midfielder at United from 2006 to 2018, collecting ten major awards, so he can anticipate full support from the fan base.