Manchester United Set to Appoint Michael Carrick as Interim Manager

Manchester United are expected to confirm Michael Carrick as interim manager on Tuesday, with funds available to strengthen the squad if suitable targets emerge. Carrick, 44, will take charge after pulling ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjær in the interview process following the sacking of Ruben Amorim. Darren Fletcher, who oversaw two matches as caretaker, is expected to remain on the coaching staff, while Jonathan Woodgate is also under consideration after working with Carrick at Middlesbrough. Carrick will lead training on Wednesday and is expected to have input on transfers, with Rúben Neves of Al-Hilal among the midfield targets. He previously enjoyed an unbeaten caretaker spell at United in 2021 and won 10 major honours as a player at the club. His immediate challenge is to lift morale after FA Cup elimination by Brighton, with a daunting run ahead that includes a derby against Manchester City and a trip to Arsenal. United sit seventh, three points off the Champions League places, and Carrick will have 17 league games to push for qualification.