Michael Carrick: United legend responds to Wolverhampton Wanderers links | OneFootball

Manchester United legend Michael Carrick has remained coy over rumours linking him with the hot seat at Molineux. Wolverhampton Wanderers parted ways with Vitor Pereira on Sunday following a rocky start to the season.

The Midlands club is currently bottom of the Premier League table after 10 matches, with two draws and eight defeats.

Pereira took charge of Wolves in December last year and helped them avoid relegation in the 2024/25 season. However, his team’s poor form this campaign has now cost him his job.

A recent report relayed by The Peoples Person states that Carrick is among the shortlisted candidates to take over at Molineux.

Carrick yet to take up next assignment

Carrick registered 464 appearances for United during his 12-season stay at the Theatre of Dreams. Following his retirement in 2018, the Englishman joined Mourinho’s backroom staff at Old Trafford and later served in the role under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

After the Norwegian’s departure in November 2021, Carrick briefly remained at Old Trafford as caretaker manager, registering two wins and a draw in his three games in charge. The former midfielder left the Red Devils after Ralf Rangnick’s arrival.

Carrick took over at Middlesbrough in October 2022 and picked up 63 wins in 136 matches in charge. However, he was relieved of his duties this summer after the North Yorkshire club finished 10th in the Championship.

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The Englishman is yet to take up his next assignment, so he could be tempted by the chance to take charge at Molineux.

Enjoying his time out

Speaking on Match of the Day, however, Carrick said that he is enjoying a break from football.

“I’m enjoying some time out at the moment. I think I’m probably watching as much football now as I’ve ever watched really, with a free eye and kind of nothing on it,” said Carrick.

“Still learning, still trying to improve, but I’m enjoying doing things like this (punditry). It’s a change, spending time with the family. I’ll see what’s next.”

While Wolves continue their search for a new manager, United are working to get back to their best under Ruben Amorim.

The Red Devils are currently on a four-game unbeaten run, having secured a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday. They are now eighth in the Premier League table after 10 games.

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