"Manchester United are to open formal discussions with Michael Carrick with a view to appointing him as permanent head coach. The 44-year-old's success since taking the role on an interim basis in early January has impressed Jason Wilcox, the director of football, and the chief executive, Omar Berrada. After replacing Ruben Amorim, who was sacked on 5 January, Carrick has returned 33 points from 15 Premier League matches, the most accrued during that span."
"Carrick has lifted United from seventh to third, securing Champions League qualification. His side are require a point from their final two games to secure third place. Carrick has also restored the feelgood factor, with players and fans supportive. He has made Kobbie Mainoo first choice again, after the midfielder did not make a Premier League start this season under Amorim, and a calm media persona has been the antithesis of his predecessor, who could be emotional when speaking publicly."
"This has convinced the hierarchy that Carrick is the prime candidate, with talks to decide his potential length of contract and terms rather than his suitability. Wilcox and Berrada are not thought to be concerned about Carrick's relative inexperience at elite level. By the end of the season he will have managed United in only 20 games 17 this term and three during his previous caretaker spell between November and December 2021."
"Carrick's success means he has not yet faced a slump in form, but this is not a concern for the executive."
Manchester United will begin formal discussions with Michael Carrick to appoint him as permanent head coach. Carrick took over on an interim basis in early January after Ruben Amorim was sacked on 5 January. Since then, United have earned 33 points from 15 Premier League matches, the most in that span, moving from seventh to third and securing Champions League qualification. The team needs a point from their final two games to guarantee third place. Carrick has restored a positive atmosphere among players and fans, reinstated Kobbie Mainoo as a first-choice option, and maintained a calm media presence. Leadership believes his suitability is clear, focusing talks on contract length and terms rather than experience or fit.
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