Manchester United’s senior executives are expected to recommend Michael Carrick for the permanent manager role, according to reports from multiple outlets. The club’s leadership is set to discuss the appointment in a meeting involving co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who retains final authority on major decisions. Under the anticipated arrangement, Carrick continues in charge as the club completes its process for confirming a long-term appointment. The reports indicate that while executives will put forward a recommendation, Ratcliffe is the ultimate decision-maker rather than the club’s internal staff or other figures having the final say. Specific details on timing and whether Carrick will be officially confirmed immediately are not outlined in the available summaries. Overall, the coverage converges on the same core point: the process is moving forward with an internal recommendation for Carrick to become permanent manager, with Ratcliffe expected to decide on the basis of the executives’ advice.