Man Utd next manager search takes massive twist as concerns over shortlist emergeManchester United have enjoyed a turnaround in form since Michael Carrick was named as interim boss, with calls for the former midfielder to land the job permanentlyView 3 Images Michael Carrick has impressed as interim Man Utd bossMichael Carrick is now firmly in consideration to be named the next permanent Manchester United manager. It was then expected that United would target a permanent successor for Amorim, with a number of high-profile candidates in the mix. Carrick made the 300-mile round trip to Oxford in midweek to watch United’s youngsters progress in the FA Youth Cup. View 3 Images Crystal Palace fans have called for Oliver Glasner to be sacked (Image: Sebastian Frej/Getty Images)FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE! Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football.

Source: Daily Mirror February 21, 2026 15:22 UTC