Manchester United to speak with Michael Carrick about permanent head coach role

Carrick has overseen a considerable upturn in Manchester United's form with the club clinching Champions League qualification with three games to spare

Michael Carrick took over as Manchester United's interim head coach after Ruben Amorim was sacked in January. Pic: Pic: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire.

Manchester United are set to speak to Michael Carrick about staying in charge beyond the end of the season, the Press Association understands.

The 44-year-old has surpassed the expectations of many since taking over for the remainder of the campaign in January following an acrimonious end to Ruben Amorim’s rocky Red Devils reign.