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Michael Carrick Emerges as Favorite to Take Over at Manchester United

Published January 12, 2026, 17:17
Michael Carrick Emerges as Favorite to Take Over at Manchester United

Michael Carrick is the frontrunner to take over as interim manager of Manchester United, with announcements expected within the next 48 hours. Initially, Ole Gunnar Solskjær was considered a likely successor, but Carrick's name has gained momentum in recent hours. The goal is for the new coach to be at training on Wednesday (January 14th) to prepare the team for the Manchester derby (January 17th) against Manchester City. Discussions between the two sides are at an advanced stage and have made significant progress. Respected journalist Mike Keegan reports that Manchester United is set to announce Carrick as interim manager within 48 hours. Details regarding the coaching staff are being finalized. This development comes after a period of uncertainty for the club as it searches for a manager who can lead it to improved performance.