Michael Carrick LEADS the race for Man United interim job: Legend is frontrunner after impressive interview with club bosses while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains in contention... and decision could be m
Michael Carrick has emerged as the favourite to become Manchester United manager until the end of the season. Last week, Daily Mail Sport reported that the race to replace sacked Ruben Amorim was between Carrick and fellow former United star Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Both Carrick and Solskjaer had meetings with chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox. Carrick won five Premier League titles while at Old Trafford before retiring in 2018. The defeat by the Seagulls means United will play just 40 games this season, the lowest figure for 111 years.
Source: Daily Mail January 11, 2026 23:32 UTC
