Manchester United to Confirm Michael Carrick as Interim Manager, With Funds at Disposal for Long-Term Target
Manchester United is set to announce Michael Carrick as its interim manager on Tuesday, paving the way for the 44-year-old to strengthen the squad with the club's finances behind him. Carrick's appointment comes after Darren Fletcher took charge of two games since Ruben Amorim's sacking, and he will be given a chance to join the coaching team.
A former midfielder at Manchester United, who won 10 major honors during his playing days, Carrick has identified Jonathan Woodgate as another potential member of his staff. The Middlesbrough manager will oversee 136 matches for Carrick, winning 63 and losing 49.
With midfield being a position the club aims to strengthen, Al-Ḥilal's Rúben Neves is the target at around £20m. If the Portuguese midfielder becomes available, Manchester United have funds set aside to make a deal or sign another player from their transfer wishlist.
Carrick's interim role will be his first time managing the team, with his first match coming against Manchester City in the derby on Saturday. The 17 league games he'll face mark an attempt by Carrick to take United to Champions League qualification, with the club third in the table, three points behind Liverpool's fourth spot.
Despite being eliminated from the FA Cup and League Cup competitions, Manchester United will play only 40 games this season - their lowest number since 1914-15.
Manchester United is set to announce Michael Carrick as its interim manager on Tuesday, paving the way for the 44-year-old to strengthen the squad with the club's finances behind him. Carrick's appointment comes after Darren Fletcher took charge of two games since Ruben Amorim's sacking, and he will be given a chance to join the coaching team.
A former midfielder at Manchester United, who won 10 major honors during his playing days, Carrick has identified Jonathan Woodgate as another potential member of his staff. The Middlesbrough manager will oversee 136 matches for Carrick, winning 63 and losing 49.
With midfield being a position the club aims to strengthen, Al-Ḥilal's Rúben Neves is the target at around £20m. If the Portuguese midfielder becomes available, Manchester United have funds set aside to make a deal or sign another player from their transfer wishlist.
Carrick's interim role will be his first time managing the team, with his first match coming against Manchester City in the derby on Saturday. The 17 league games he'll face mark an attempt by Carrick to take United to Champions League qualification, with the club third in the table, three points behind Liverpool's fourth spot.
Despite being eliminated from the FA Cup and League Cup competitions, Manchester United will play only 40 games this season - their lowest number since 1914-15.