‘Set to open talks’: Romano provides blockbuster Thursday morning Man Utd update, ‘next step’ decided

‘Set to open talks’: Romano provides blockbuster Thursday morning Man Utd update, ‘next step’ decided

Fabrizio Romano has verified reports that Manchester United are ‘set to open talks’ with Michael Carrick regarding the managerial vacancy.

It comes after Laurie Whitwell revealed yesterday that the interim boss had emerged as Jason Wilcox’s and Omar Berrara’s first-choice candidate to lead the side into 2026/2027 and, hopefully, beyond.

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Michael Carrick: The state of play

Carrick is said to be ‘open and excited’ by the prospect of managing his former club on a permanent basis, having dedicated 12 years of his playing career to the Red Devils.

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The ‘next step’ will be getting Sir Jim Ratcliffe on board to ratify the decision, after which it will be a case of crossing the t’s and dotting the i’s on his contract.

INEOS did their due diligence by considering alternative options, namely Andoni Iraola and the experienced Unai Emery.

The former will be leaving Bournemouth at the end of the season when his terms expire, although it looks as though he’s Selhurst Park-bound, with Oliver Glasner also preparing to move on from .