Overview
- Football Insider reports United are frontrunners for the 23-year-old England U21 midfielder, with Yahoo Sports relaying similar claims.
- Carrick would push to sign his former Middlesbrough player if appointed permanently after a six-game unbeaten start that has lifted United to fourth.
- Hackney is valued at around £22m and has about 16 months left on his contract, which could encourage a summer sale.
- Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United are also credited with interest, though United are viewed as favourites if Carrick stays.
- United are prioritising midfield additions, with reports indicating Casemiro is likely to leave and Manuel Ugarte’s future remains uncertain.