Manchester United’s chaotic season has taken another dramatic turn as the club scrambles to appoint a new interim manager after a disastrous week under caretaker goalkeeper Darren Fletcher.
The Red Devils continue to struggle for stability, with Fletcher overseeing a lackluster 2-2 draw against Burnley followed by a demoralizing 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford.
The results left the club’s hierarchy with no choice but to accelerate their search for an experienced pair of hands to salvage the remainder of the campaign.
Michael Carrick now favorite ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
In a late twist, Michael Carrick has emerged as the clear favorite to take the reins at Old Trafford, ahead of his former teammate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
According to a report from the Guardian, while Solskjaer was widely considered the favorite last week after early discussions, the dynamic shifted significantly in Carrick’s favor over the weekend.
The decision follows a series of high-stakes meetings at the club’s Carrington training ground.
Carrick reportedly had numerous face-to-face meetings with general manager Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox on Thursday.
Solskjaer followed up with his own interview on Saturday, but reports suggest the board were more impressed with Carrick’s vision for the immediate future.
Although no formal offer has yet been made, United’s hierarchy are now said to be ‘strongly inclined’ to appoint the former Middlesbrough boss until the end of the season.
Season in free fall as Manchester United collapse out of all competitions
Sunday’s FA Cup exit to Brighton appears to have sealed United’s fate for the campaign. Already eliminated from the League Cup and struggling for consistency in the Premier League, the club are now preparing for another trophyless season.
The atmosphere around Old Trafford has become increasingly toxic, with frustration rippling through every performance.
The decision to part ways with Ruben Amorim has so far failed to spark a revival, and Fletcher’s brief stint at the helm of the country has only deepened the sense of drift.
Whoever takes over will inherit a fractured dressing room, a disillusioned fan base and a club desperate for an identity.
For Manchester United, it is no longer a question of chasing success, it is simply a question of restoring order.
