Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended as Manchester United's permanent manager by club chiefs after overseeing a dramatic improvement in the club's fortunes, it was widely reported on Wednesday.

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro says Michael Carrick has already shown he has all the qualities to be a great manager at the club and backed calls for the former England international to be given the role on a permanent basis.

Since taking charge in January following the departure of Ruben Amorim, Carrick has guided United to third place with 64 points from 35 matches, securing qualification for the Champions League with games to spare.

Michael Carrick has refused to rule out the prospect of Marcus Rashford returning to Manchester United once his loan spell with Barcelona comes to an end.

Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick blasted referee Paul Tierney for sending off Lisandro Martinez in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Leeds.

Michael Carrick said "defeat hurts" after Manchester United's 2-1 loss at Newcastle on Wednesday -- the first time he has been beaten as manager of the club.

Michael Carrick said Tuesday that Manchester United are "hungry for more" after their spectacular recovery under his leadership as they target a return to Champions League football.

Michael Carrick praised Manchester United's "diversity" after the club's co-owner Jim Ratcliffe caused controversy by claiming the United Kingdom has been "colonised by immigrants".

Frank Ilett’s mop of hair has lasted longer than a Manchester United rebuild, a couple of managers and most people’s New Year’s resolutions.

Michael Carrick said Manchester United must not rush their choice of a permanent new manager after insisting nothing has changed about his own job prospects.

Carrick made the comments at Thursday's pre-match press conference ahead of the clash against Tottenham, moved forward a day so as not to coincide with Friday's service at Old Trafford to mark the disaster.

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick extended his perfect start as Benjamin Sesko's stoppage-time strike sealed a pulsating 3-2 win over Fulham on Sunday.

United sealed a first league win at Arsenal since 2017.

Manchester United loosened Arsenal's grip on the Premier League title race with a 3-2 win in north London on Sunday thanks to stunning second-half goals by Patrick Dorgu and Matheus Cunha.

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick believes Kobbie Mainoo has the quality and character to become a key player for the club after a frustrating spell during Ruben Amorim's reign.

A transformed Manchester United kicked off interim manager Michael Carrick's second stint in charge with an exhilarating 2-0 derby day defeat of Manchester City in the Premier League at a vibrant Old Trafford on Saturday.

Michael Carrick believes the allure around Manchester United has survived years of declining fortunes on the field as he begins his short-term stint as manager at Old Trafford.

Manchester United have appointed Michael Carrick as manager until the end of the season, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Wayne Rooney said he would be open to joining the coaching staff of former teammate Michael Carrick if he takes over as interim manager of Manchester United following Ruben Amorim’s departure last week.

Michael Carrick is in pole position to be named as Manchester United's interim manager until the end of the season, according to media reports on Monday.