Carrick’s job still open

Manchester United have still not decided whether Michael Carrick will get the job full time, even after his run as interim manager. (si.com, article.wn.com) Jamie Jackson reported on April 22 that United’s executive team, led by director of football Jason Wilcox, plans to wait until the end of the season before making a final call. Carrick is therefore finishing the campaign without a guarantee beyond the summer. (article.wn.com, manutd.com) That caution comes even as Carrick is involved in next season’s planning. He has said publicly that he is part of talks around the summer window, and United have already announced more pre-season fixtures for 2026. (goal.com, manutd.com) United’s approach leaves them trying to plan two tracks at once: a transfer window and tour schedule with Carrick in the room, and a manager search that is still technically open. Sports Illustrated reported Wednesday that Carrick is “not guaranteed” the role despite that involvement. (si.com, goal.com) The timing matters because United are still chasing a Champions League return. The club said this week that Arsenal and Manchester City have already locked up top-five finishes, leaving three places still open, with United among the contenders. (manutd.com, premierleague.com) Carrick took over after Ruben Amorim left the post, and Amorim is already being linked with another Premier League move. Yahoo Sports reported this week that intermediaries have put Amorim forward to Crystal Palace as the club weighs replacements for Oliver Glasner. (sports.yahoo.com) That means one of the names tied to United’s recent past may not stay available for long, even if the club wanted to revisit him. Other reports on Thursday said Palace are considering Amorim on the condition that Glasner departs at the end of the season. (sports.yahoo.com, sportsmole.co.uk) Carrick’s case rests on results and stability, but United’s hierarchy has not moved from its wait-and-see position. With the season still live and summer planning already underway, the club is leaving its biggest football decision until the last possible moment. (article.wn.com, si.com)