The Mirror, a British media outlet, reports that Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary Manchester United manager, hopes Michael Carrick will become the permanent manager.
On 15 May 2026 GMT+7, Manchester United, under interim manager Michael Carrick, currently stands 3rd in the 2025/26 Premier League after 36 matches with 65 points, having secured a UEFA Champions League spot for the 2026/27 season.
Since Carrick took over from Rúben Amorim, he has led the team to 10 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses in 15 Premier League games.
The Mirror states that Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary Manchester United manager, supports Carrick's appointment as permanent manager due to his impressive performance.
Previously, Omar Berrada, CEO of the "Red Devils," and Jason Wilcox, football director, agreed with Sir Alex and have proposed this to Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the owner of Manchester United.