Michael Carrick ‘agrees deal in principle’ to become Man Utd interim head coach

Official confirmation of the appointment is set to come later on Tuesday.

CARRICK AT THE WHEEL: Michael Carrick has agreed a deal in principle to become Manchester United’s interim head coach (Isabel Infantes/PA)

Manchester United have agreed a deal in principle to appoint Michael Carrick as their interim head coach.

Carrick emerged as the frontrunner after the club spoke both to the 44-year-old and former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about taking charge in a role which would be due to run until the end of the season.