Manchester United Hopes to Appoint Michael Carrick as Caretaker Coach Manchester United is close to appointing a caretaker head coach, with Michael Carrick emerging as the favourite for the role. Sources close to the process have confirmed that Carrick, a 44-year-old former United player, has been in talks with the club about taking over as interim manager. The appointment is expected to be made before Wednesday when players return to training. Carrick, who made 316 Premier League appearances for United, has previous experience as the club's temporary boss in 2021, winning two and drawing one of his three games in charge. He was sacked after Ralf Rangnick's arrival as interim manager. United sacked Ruben Amorim as manager earlier this month, and Darren Fletcher has been in temporary charge since then. However, Fletcher's spell as interim manager is likely to end with United's next match. Carrick's appointment would be a surprise move given his lack of managerial experience, but sources suggest that the club is keen on his abilities as a coach and his familiarity with the team.