"We had a chat" - Michael Carrick confirms he's "met" with Man Utd chief as job speculation hots up | OneFootball

Manchester United’s interim manager Michael Carrick has confirmed he’s spoken with Sir Jim Ratcliffe amid ongoing speculation over his future.

Carrick has done well since taking over Man Utd on a temporary basis until the end of the season, and it’s possible that he’s increasingly likely to land the job permanently.

It’s previously been reported by David Ornstein of the Athletic that Carrick could now be the favourite for the Red Devils job long-term, while the 44-year-old himself has also made it clear he’d like to stay at Old Trafford.

See below as Carrick is now quoted by Fabrizio Romano as saying he’s spoken with Ratcliffe, and although he didn’t specifically comment on his future, things sound positive and like the working relationship is good…

“I met with Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Carrington. We had a chat, a cup of tea. It was nice to see him showing his support,” Carrick said. “As a football club we’re hugely connected, it’s a big part. I’m really conscious that’s how it should be.”

Is Michael Carrick the right man for Manchester United?

Carrick is not as experienced as some of the names being linked with the United job, but he has done well so far and has experience of winning things for this club from his playing career.

The Englishman was an important player in some of Sir Alex Ferguson’s best sides, winning the Champions League, five Premier League titles, and other major trophies.

So far, Carrick has eight wins, two draws, and just two defeats since replacing Ruben Amorim this season, with MUFC now all but guaranteed to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

Who else could be next United manager?

Still, Carrick’s only previous experience in management is in the Championship with Middlesbrough, so it’s perhaps a bit of a gamble giving him such a big job on a permanent basis.

There could also be some other big-name managers available this summer, with Andoni Iraola set to leave Bournemouth, Oliver Glasner departing Crystal Palace, while the likes of Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, Mauricio Pochettino, and Julian Nagelsmann could be names to watch after the 2026 World Cup.