Man Utd drop biggest hint on Michael Carrick future yet as 'transfer talks emerge'

Man Utd drop biggest hint on Michael Carrick future yet as 'transfer talks emerge'Manchester United boss Michael Carrick is under contract until the end of the season at Old Trafford and the club may have dropped a hint on their plans for head coachCommentsSportScott Trotter Sports Writer12:53, 13 Apr 2026Updated 12:54, 13 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesMichael Carrick is under contract until the end of the season(Image: Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)Michael Carrick is involved in Manchester United's summer transfer plans, in perhaps the biggest hint yet that the club sees a future with him. The former midfielder replaced Ruben Amorim in January and has impressed in his time at the club.‌Crucially, Carrick signed a deal until the end of the season but was announced as the club's 'head coach' without any caveat or an interim label. Nevertheless, it was clear he had a matter of months to convince the hierarchy that he was the correct person to take the club forward.‌According to The Telegraph, Carrick is among a number of figures with input to the recruitment team of Jason Wilcox and Christopher Vivell as they move to sign a central midfielder this summer. There is interest in the likes of Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali and Adam Wharton, among others.‌Carrick also confirmed that he was involved in the decision that saw Harry Maguire's stay at Old Trafford extended for another year. “Certainly, in the role I’m in, there’s decisions that need taking care of. I said it as soon as I came here – I’m part of that and whatever that looks like moving forward, I’m part of that," he said.From the outset, club icons such as Gary Neville and Roy Keane suggested that United should look elsewhere for a more permanent appointment with greater experience. Carrick's influence would suggest the club might not be so quick to have their head turned.READ MORE: Marcus Rashford transfer twist as Liverpool set to be beaten to summer deal...