Carrick has emerged as the favourite to become Manchester United manager until the end of the season. It will be his first job after being sacked by Middlesbrough last summer.

Carrick is likely to be appointed as the club's interim manager until the end of the season within the next 48 hours, Daily Mail Sport understands, after Ruben Amorim was axed a week ago.

He emerged as the frontrunner after the club also spoke to their former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about the role.

Jan 13 : Wayne Rooney said he would be open to joining the coaching staff of former teammate Michael Carrick if he takes over as interim manager of Manchester United following Ruben Amorim’s departure last week.Rooney made 559 appearances and scored 253 goals in a trophy-laden 13-year spell as a player at t