He wants Woodgate as a coach and will offer Fletcher role
Money available for transfers and Rúben Neves a target
Manchester United expect to confirm Michael Carrick as the interim manager on Tuesday, with finance to be at the 44-year-old’s disposal to strengthen the squad should a target for the long term become available.
The announcement of Carrick’s appointment is scheduled for Tuesday and Darren Fletcher, who has taken charge of two games since Ruben Amorim’s sacking, will be given the opportunity to be part of the coaching team.
Carrick has also identified Jonathan Woodgate as another potential member of his staff, having appointed him as first-team coach when Middlesbrough’s manager in the Championship from 2022-25. In his only No 1 role Carrick oversaw 136 matches, winning 63 and losing 49.
