Michael Carrick emerges as favourite to be Manchester United interim manager

Solskjær was originally viewed as the prime candidate to return to United but now Carrick has edged in front of him.

CARRICK AT THE WHEEL: Michael Carrick has emerged as the favourite candidate to be Manchester United’s interim manager for the rest of the season ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Pic: Glyn Kirk/PA Wire.

Michael Carrick has emerged as the favourite candidate to be Manchester United’s interim manager for the rest of the season ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjær after the interview process, with the club’s executive expected to finalise the decision on Monday.

While Omar Berrada, the chief executive, and Jason Wilcox, the director of football, are understood to have not made a formal offer, they are leaning towards Carrick, sources have informed the Guardian.