Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle to appoint Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season, reports said on Tuesday.

Man Utd reach deal to appoint Carrick as interim boss

Michael Carrick is in pole position to be named as Manchester United's interim manager until the end of the season, according to media reports on Monday.

Carrick the frontrunner for interim Man Utd job

Manchester United interim manager Darren Fletcher said that Sunday's FA Cup defeat by Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford exposed the fragile nature of the squad.

Fragile United need to dig deep - Fletcher

Manchester United interim boss Darren Fletcher said on Friday that the club's academy is one of the best in the world after recent critical comments from sacked manager Ruben Amorim.

Fletcher defends United academy after Amorim criticism

Manchester United caretaker boss Darren Fletcher hopes Benjamin Sesko's double in a 2-2 draw at Burnley proves to be the launching pad for the Slovenian striker after a tough start to life at Old Trafford.

Sesko spark masks Man Utd disappointment for Fletcher

Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko scored twice as his team kicked off the post Ruben Amorim era with a familiar sense of frustration in a 2-2 Premier League draw at lowly Burnley on Wednesday.

Sesko double but Man United held to  draw at lowly Burnley

Darren Fletcher said he had reached out to former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson to seek his blessing before taking on the interim role at the club following Ruben Amorim's sacking on Monday.

Fletcher sought Ferguson’s blessing before taking interim Man United role

Manchester United will have Mason Mount and captain Bruno Fernandes available for Wednesday's Premier League match at Burnley in an immediate boost for newly appointed interim manager Darren Fletcher.

Mount and Fernandes back in boost for Man Utd after Amorim sacking

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