Industry Expert: Carrick could demand double his wages at Man United in 2027, his agent will back him up
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VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Michael Carrick’s agent will be ‘lining up’ new contract next summerEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – has been impressed with Carrick’s spell in interim charge.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks Carrick will have the power to demand a better contract next summer if he has a successful first season at Old Trafford.Games Managed16Games Won11Games Drawn3Games Lost2Michael Carrick’s 2025-26 managerial stats at Manchester United in all competitions.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “It seems to me that Man United believe in Carrick now, but only partly. Carrick’s shown that he’s calmed things down.
He’s got the squad working. “He’s also shown me that he’s taken a big interest in the academy and that’s a key thing for United.
So, it’s set and Carrick won’t forget that he could have got more than this at the time. He did a decent job up there for a long period of time, and Carrick’s the best thing that Man United have got going for them.”Which Real Madrid star could Michael Carrick bring to Man United?Man United are drawing up their list of transfer targets, with a new midfielder seen as a priority with Casemiro departing at the end of the season.Former chief scout at Old Trafford Mick Brown told Football Insider that Man United are on alert over the availability of Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga.The 23-year-old could consider leaving Real Madrid after only starting 16 La Liga games this season, and missing out on France’s World Cup squad.Man United will not be the only club interested in the Frenchman, with Tottenham likely to be in the race for his signature should they remain a Premier League club.