Middlesbrough to speak with Michael Carrick about managerial vacancy

HOLDING TALKS: Middlesbrough are to speak to former Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick as they look for Chris Wilder’s replacement. Pic: Isabel Infantes/PA

Middlesbrough are to hold talks with former Manchester United and England midfielder Michael Carrick over their managerial vacancy.

The PA news agency understands Boro are due to open formal discussions with the 41-year-old as they step up the search for a replacement for Chris Wilder, who left the club last week following 11 months at the helm.