Multiple outlets report that Michael Carrick, who is currently managing Manchester United on an interim basis, is nearing a permanent appointment. Sources state that Carrick took charge for the remainder of the campaign in January after the departure of Ruben Amorim, which is described as ending amid acrimony. Separate reporting also indicates that the club’s decision-making process has progressed and that Carrick may be appointed permanently, with some coverage saying speculation over the managerial situation is ending. One source specifically frames the move as “on the brink” of being made official, while another says Carrick is confirmed as Manchester United’s permanent manager, suggesting that confirmation may have recently followed the period of uncertainty. Across the reports, the common timeline is Carrick’s start in January and the managerial transition away from Amorim, alongside the ongoing discussion of whether Carrick’s role is temporary or will be made permanent.