Manchester United are reportedly preparing an alternative strategy should Michael Carrick leave his current position in the coming weeks, according to a report from The Peoples Person. The former United midfielder, who currently manages Middlesbrough in the Championship, has been linked with a potential return to Old Trafford in a coaching or managerial capacity.
The report, published on November 5, 2026, suggests the club's hierarchy is considering a shift in direction regarding their technical setup. Carrick spent 12 years as a player at United, winning five Premier League titles and the Champions League, before serving on the coaching staff under Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Ralf Rangnick.
No official statement has been released by either Manchester United or Middlesbrough regarding Carrick's future. The 43-year-old has guided Middlesbrough to a playoff finish since taking charge in October 2022.
