Michael Carrick is considered unlikely to get the Man Utd job permanentlyManchester United legend Paul Scholes has suggested that the club's previous experience with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will make them hesitant to offer Michael Carrick the permanent manager's role, despite his impressive start in charge. And the iconic former midfielder has been tipped to take the Tottenham job in future instead. Michael Carrick has managed two wins from two in his current Man Utd stintNicky Butt echoed these sentiments and believes Carrick will recognise his chances of landing the United position on a permanent basis remain slim. "I think Michael is that bright and intelligent, he'll understand the job that he's got," Butt added. TrendingScholes proceeded to suggest the prospect of Carrick potentially managing another of his previous clubs, Tottenham Hotspur, remarking: "It could be like a Tottenham manager from this [for Carrick].

Source: Express January 27, 2026 09:01 UTC