Manchester United are set to make Michael Carrick their permanent head coach following a successful interim spell. Multiple outlets report that the club opens or has opened formal talks with the 44-year-old to confirm him in the role after he took charge in early January, replacing Ruben Amorim after Amorim was sacked on 5 January. Since his interim appointment, Carrick leads United to improved results, including qualification for the Champions League. Coverage also highlights a Premier League points return of 33 from 15 matches under Carrick and notes notable victories against major rivals such as Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool. Reports further say the club’s leadership—specifically figures such as Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada—have been impressed by his performance and are not overly concerned by his relative inexperience. In some accounts, the discussions are expected to begin ahead of the club’s final home match of the season, while other reporting states Carrick is ultimately confirmed as permanent head coach, with a contract extending to 2028 and a stated intention to target major honours again.