Michael Carrick made 316 Premier League appearances for Manchester United as a player

Michael Carrick has emerged as favourite to be appointed Manchester United caretaker head coach, according to sources close to the process.

Club chiefs are hoping to have an appointment in place for when players return to training on Wednesday.

While a final decision is yet to be reached, talks are said to have progressed with the 44-year-old over the position.

Carrick previously had a three-game stint as United's temporary boss following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's dismissal in 2021.