Man Utd bosses STILL undecided on Michael Carrick despite alternatives being unavailable

Man Utd bosses STILL undecided on Michael Carrick despite alternatives being unavailableMichael Carrick has presided over some impressive form since being named Manchester United's interim boss, but the club are still not convinced about appointing him long-termCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer16:03, 22 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMichael Carrick is hoping his work since January will be enough to land him the Man utd job beyond this seasonManchester United's hierarchy are still undecided over whether to hand Michael Carrick a long-term contract despite a lack of alternative options being available.‌Carrick came in to replace Ruben Amorim in January and has overseen a huge upturn in results, which has effectively saved the club's season. United were seventh when Carrick took over, showing little consistency. They now sit third and are poised for a return to the Champions League.‌The 44-year-old, who has consistently refused to be drawn on whether he'll get the job long-term, has won eight of his 12 games in charge, including triumphs over Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea. However, that run has not yet convinced the Old Trafford bosses that he's their man.‌Senior figures are committed to waiting until the season is over before making a call on who will be their manager, report The Guardian. Carrick himself is being involved in the club's summer transfer plans, which suggests he could remain in his post.READ MORE: Man Utd make checks on Bournemouth star in bid to beat Chelsea to transferREAD MORE: Man Utd hit Aurelien Tchouameni stumbling block as Real Madrid transfer stance emergesUnited had been keen to avoid a repeat of the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer situation. The Norwegian was never their long-term plan when he arrived in 2018, but a string of impressive results ultimately saw them hand him the job, but he left after three years without winning a trophy.‌The club's apparent reluctance to appoint Carrick as of yet suggests they...