Whitwell drops seismic Man United update on Weds morning that will dictate the summer window
Michael Carrick is now ‘in line’ for the permanent Manchester United job, according to Laurie Whitwell.The interim manager’s stellar record since joining mid-January is poised to see him rewarde...
Whitwell drops seismic Man United update on Weds morning that will dictate the summer window Michael Carrick is now ‘in line’ for the permanent Manchester United job, according to Laurie Whitwell. The interim manager’s stellar record since joining mid-January is poised to see him rewarded with a long-term contract. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE!
ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY INEOS make Michael Carrick first-choice to manage Reds Whitwell has issued the blockbuster update this morning, adding that INEOS chiefs Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox are of the belief that Carrick is the ‘right man’ to take charge of the club . Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trust They will then put forth their ideas to Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who will have to sign off on the final decision.
Yet, as things stand, all signs are pointing towards the former midfielder being in the dugout for the start of 2026/2027. How Carrick has fared managing his former club His record after matchweek 36 stands at 10 wins, three draws and two losses. This has included triumphant victories over Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool, the latter of which set in stone that United would be finishing in the Champions League places.
With the transfer department already stepping up their attempts to secure their summer targets, it’s thought that being able to tell them who they’ll be actually playing under is an ‘important aspect of the process’. United did their due diligence by making ‘background checks’ on alternative candidates, such as Andoni Iraola and Unai Emery, but have been swayed by Carrick swiftly fulfilling his task of qualifying for the UCL. Read more: Journo — Man Utd now ‘exploring’ surprising contract extension for forgotten Red who’s ‘invaluable’ at the club More Stories / Latest News Whitwell drops seismic Man United update on Weds morning that will dictate the summer window May 13 2026, 11:27 Ex-MUFC employee: There’s ‘a real possibility’ £105k-a-week Red makes PL switch, he’s ‘perfect’ for one manager May 13 2026, 9:28 League-winning manager hails Man Utd star for ‘fantastic season’ ahead of potential summer switch to his club May 13 2026, 8:00