Overview
- Michael Carrick said he shared a casual cup of tea with Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Carrington last week and confirmed no job offer was made.
- United have eight wins and two draws in 12 league games under Carrick and sit third, and they host Brentford on Monday as they push to seal a Champions League return.
- Director of football Jason Wilcox, CEO Omar Berrada and recruitment chief Christopher Vivell are leading the search, and reports still cast Carrick as the frontrunner without a final call.
- Multiple outlets report Ratcliffe wants Gareth Southgate considered for the role, and Southgate has not managed since stepping down as England coach in July 2024.
- Reporting in Manchester says INEOS is planning a major summer reset and that transfer moves are on hold until the manager is chosen, which could drive who stays and who leaves.