Michael Carrick set for permanent Man United manager talks after Champions League qualification

Michael Carrick has guided Manchester United back to the UEFA Champions League during his tenure -Credit:Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images

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Manchester United are preparing to enter into negotiations with Michael Carrick regarding his appointment as the club's permanent head coach. Carrick has secured 10 wins from 15 matches since taking charge in January, suffering just two defeats.

The 44-year-old guided United back into the UEFA Champions League with three games to spare, and it is understood that club executives are expected to recommend he be handed the position on a full-time basis.

Carrick has been the overwhelming frontrunner for the role for quite some time. United will conduct formal discussions regarding his future ahead of the final Premier League game of the season against Brighton on May 24, as per the Manchester Evening News.

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Several United players, including Matheus Cunha (left) and Casemiro (right), have backed Carrick to be handed the permanent role -Credit:Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images

Club officials have been impressed by the manner in which Carrick has carried himself since his return, and he has earned the locker room's backing to continue beyond the summer.

Since taking the reins, Carrick has defeated Manchester City, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea and Liverpool, outmaneuvering the likes of Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta, Unai Emery and Arne Slot in the process.

United have accumulated 33 points in the Premier League under Carrick's stewardship, the highest tally of any top-flight club during that same period.

Carrick has been backed by a coaching staff comprising Steve Holland (assistant manager), Jonathan Woodgate (first-team coach), Jonny Evans (first-team coach), and Travis Binnion (first-team coach).

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Negotiations between United and Carrick will encompass arrangements for his support staff to remain in place. The club considers Carrick's backroom team to possess a well-rounded mix of abilities and personalities, and those who have witnessed their coaching sessions at Carrington have noted a strong chemistry among the group.

"I love doing what I'm doing. It's a great position for me to be in. It feels pretty natural, if I'm totally honest with that," said Carrick after beating Liverpool to secure Champions League qualification.