Michael Carrick is the favorite to become the interim head coach of Manchester United, with advanced discussions between the club and the former midfielder.

Michael Carrick has become the favorite to be appointed as the interim head coach of Manchester United, according to the BBC. The club hopes to finalize the appointment before the players return to training on Wednesday. Although a final decision has not been made, discussions with Carrick, who is 44 years old, have progressed. He previously had experience as an interim coach in 2021, winning two matches and drawing one.

Carrick was recently dismissed from Middlesbrough, where he had a single permanent role, leading the team in the Championship play-off. Although he does not have the same managerial experience as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Carrick has been part of United's coaching staff since his retirement as a player.