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Michael Carrick's permanent deal is close to being announced (Reuters)

Manchester United v Nottingham Forest LIVE

Michael Carrick close to being appointed as permanent Manchester United manager

Michael Carrick is getting closer to becoming appointed Manchester United manager after coming to a broad agreement with the club over a two-year deal.

United have offered the 44-year-old a contract until 2028, with the option of a further season, after Carrick emerged as their top choice to replace Ruben Amorim on a permanent basis.

Talks are ongoing with Carrick and his backroom staff but his appointment could be announced on Sunday, when United face Nottingham Forest.

Michael Carrick close to being appointed as permanent Manchester United manager

Carrick has reached an agreement with the club on a two-year deal

Flo Clifford17 May 2026 10:35

Predicted line-ups

Manchester United XI: Lammens; Mazraoui, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Zirkzee

Nottingham Forest XI: Sels; Cunha, Milenkovic, Morato; Williams, Yates, Anderson, Netz; Hutchinson, Jesus, Wood

Flo Clifford17 May 2026 10:28

Team news

Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined for the hosts having undergone surgery on a back injury, while Benjamin Sesko is a doubt after he missed the Sunderland draw with a shin issue. Casemiro meanwhile is sure to feature in his last-ever game at Old Trafford.

Forest are without a host of key players including Murillo and Ola Aina, although Dan Ndoye could make a return to the squad and Morgan Gibbs-White, who is still wearing a protective mask after needing stitches following their win over Chelsea, could also feature.

Casemiro is set to leave Man United at the end of the season (Reuters)

Flo Clifford17 May 2026 10:22

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Flo Clifford17 May 2026 10:17

Manchester United v Nottingham Forest

Manchester United host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, with the hosts requiring just one point to seal a third-place finish in the top flight and complete a remarkable turnaround under Michael Carrick.

Carrick’s impressive spell in interim charge is set to be turned into a permanent one, with a new deal imminent - and possibly arriving as soon as today’s match.

The Red Devils were held to a goalless draw at Sunderland last time out but will expect to be back to their usual form at Old Trafford, while Nottingham Forest - who have completed a brilliant reversal of fortunes of their own in the second half of this season - drew 1-1 with Newcastle.

Vitor Pereira’s side has already secured their own top-flight survival but have a point to prove after a 4-0 shellacking in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa, and will be desperate to get back to winning ways - and they have form at Old Trafford, winning 3-2 in this same fixture last season.