Michael Carrick was appointed interim manager at Manchester United earlier this week (Picture: Getty)Michael Carrick has made his first major decision as Manchester United’sinterim manager by insisting Harry Maguire remains at the club. The Red Devils are reported to have received several offers for the experienced international already over the course of the January transfer window. Maguire joined United seven years ago in an £80million deal and featured during Carrick’s first interim spell the helm. Get personalised updates on Manchester United every day Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro’s Football Newsletter. Carrick, meanwhile, insists there is still ‘magic around’ Manchester United as the new head coach dismissed the suggestion he has returned to a soulless club stuck in the mud.

Source: Metro January 17, 2026 11:05 UTC