Man Utd sent clear Michael Carrick instruction as next manager blow confirmedTHE BIG DEBATE: Manchester United have been in excellent form under Michael Carrick with the Red Devils now faced with a decision to make over their next permanent bossView 5 Images Michael Carrick has impressed at Old Trafford (Image: Getty Images)Manchester United have enjoyed an impressive resurgence under Michael Carrick. Mirror Football writers debate:Man Utd urged to snub Michael Carrick for boss Roy Keane has wanted to take over for years READ MORE :Wayne Rooney doubles down on Man Utd job claim after offer to Michael Carrick READ MORE :MAKE THE MIRROR YOUR FIRST CHOICE! But it was not going to happen with Ruben Amorim and it could now under Michael Carrick. Top five could be enough - but that would mean finishing above defending champions Liverpool or FIFA World Club champions Chelsea. ‌Quite simply and strictly, it is a minimum requirement for Michael Carrick, whose squad is largely fit and fresh.

Source: Daily Mirror February 16, 2026 12:41 UTC