Romano drops major Friday morning update on Man Utd & Carrick: “Serious, serious possibility”

The Italian journalist doesn’t expect an immediate decision to be taken, but believes the former midfielder is in a very good spot heading to the decisive weeks.

“The feeling internally at Manchester United is that they very happy with Michael Carrick recently even more,” said Romano in his Friday morning update on his YouTube channel.

“Michael Carrick is having serious, serious possibilities to take the permanent job at Man United. Very happy with the results, very happy with the tactic approach, very happy with the attitude, very happy with the relationship, and that’s a very important point, relationship manager-players is very good also with the leaders of the dressing room, with the young players as well.

“So Michael Carrick has good chances to continue at Manchester United. Still not something 100% decided. Still not something directly confirmed by Man United to Michael Carrick. So let’s wait a bit. But Michael Carrick has possibilities to continue as Man United head coach.”

Why Michael Carrick is the favourite for permanent Man Utd role

While a few clubs’ legends, including Roy Keane and Gary Neville, have been sceptical, the majority of former Man Utd players have vouched for Carrick, including his former teammates Wayne Rooney, Patrice Evra, Wes Brown and Rio Ferdinand.

(Michael Carrick’s stats since taking over)

In addition to the vastly improved results and performances, Carrick has also brought a sense of serenity to the club.

He has also illustrated the importance of the club’s academy by attending as many youth team matches as he can, something that Amorim never fashioned.

Carrick’s chances have also been boosted by the availability of some of the most prominent managers in the sport, including Carlo Ancelotti, Thomas Tuchel, and Luis Enrique, who appear destined to remain at Brazil, England, and PSG, respectively, while it remains to be seen if Julian Nagelsmann will extend his time with Germany beyond the World Cup.