Manchester United are ready to open talks with Michael Carrick about him continuing as head coach beyond the end of the season.
Formal discussions are expected to begin before United's final game at Brighton on May 24.
United's bosses have not completely ruled out the possibility of someone else taking charge for next season, and they have reached out to other possible candidates, but the club hierarchy has decided Carrick is the man they want to talk to first.
The former Manchester United midfielder has been the frontrunner for the role for some time now, with his bosses impressed by his popularity with the playing squad, his handling of the media, his inherent understanding of the heritage and size of the football club - but also, crucially, the results he has achieved on the pitch.
In his 15 games in charge, he has won 10 and drawn three, and he has also guaranteed Champions League football for next season, and a potential £100m boost to revenue as a result of that.
So, Carrick has delivered all that was asked of him and more, and in those circumstances, it was always hard to see how United could give the job to someone else.
Nevertheless, United have been determined to hold a rigorous recruitment process rather than a coronation, and whilst there has been constant dialogue between Carrick and his bosses, formal talks over the terms of any contract have yet to begin.
But it is understood that this will happen within days, and it is thought there should not be any significant difficulty for the two sides reaching an agreement on the legal details.
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KinqOmoba
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I knew Carrick was going to get the Job, he's cheap and the board can definitely toss him around, but then we're already playing catch up, so he needs to be backed in the transfer market, 3 midfielders, a winger, a striker, a left back and maybe a back up keeper and a central defender
peuiorstuz
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Noooooo.. MAN U cant hav Permanent Coach...i said it so many times ...its Jinx
kahekmnstz
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Good 👍 👍
Boubdklmyz
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Manchester United should not give Michael Carrick the job he has done what he was brought for. We should look for a more experienced manager
If idiot was a person
Famabdnsz
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We all think he should be the full time manager, he’s done wonders with the team since he arrived and look where we are now, we were “ 14th now we are third “, just pure brilliance, well done Michael. “ UNITED “.
bakalmpsz
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ohh my God no no Carrick still young to man u
Wizprince11
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There's no experience coach available and if you want Julian Naggelsman Germany won't force him out of World Cup I want Carrick to continue
Pemadnsy
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Manchester United should not give Michael Carrick the job he has done what he was brought for. We should look for a more experienced manager
It’s not by big names or experienced coaches….all the coaches Utd has signed,what was their results????
Pizceimsz
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Manchester United should not give Michael Carrick the job he has done what he was brought for. We should look for a more experienced manager
give him a chance u idiot..how many experience mangers that not delivered.
riwdeiopt
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just give him 2 years contract because I no Carrick will be confuse by next season when man utd will be playing many tournament
vewabcimnt
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United should not make mistake again Let's go for an experience coach or we will sack him just after one season
Biheklnpsu
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Manchester United should not give Michael Carrick the job he has done what he was brought for. We should look for a more experienced manager
dimdelpsty
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Come to Liverpool please cos man u is taking you for granted
raubdnor
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give him 2 years
Haaacimpsu
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just give him the job already or our rivals will sign him don't be stupid