Man Utd told what to do with Michael Carrick as Jamie Carragher presents 'ideal' scenario

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Jamie Carragher has offered his advice to Manchester United as the club weighs up its managerial options ahead of the summer. 11:34, Fri, May 1, 2026 Updated: 11:34, Fri, May 1, 2026 Michael Carrick's future is still uncertain (Image: Getty)Jamie Carragher reckons handing Michael Carrick a two-year deal would represent the most prudent decision Manchester United could take, heading into a summer where his future hangs in the balance.

Carrick stepped in as caretaker manager in January after Ruben Amorim's sacking.United have flourished under his stewardship, claiming nine victories from 13 fixtures and edging themselves towards Champions League qualification. Andoni Iraola has performed admirably at Bournemouth, yet his high-intensity style has flourished largely due to their absence from European football.The Man United squad have backed Carrick for the permanent job at Old Trafford (Image: Getty)Oliver Glasner has steered Crystal Palace to the semi-finals of the Conference League, though their recent shift in priorities towards Europe, and the standard of that competition, muddies any judgement of his credentials.While others have thrown their weight behind Carrick for the role, he has made it plain that his attention remains firmly on steering United's long-term progress rather than his own future.

I love doing what I'm doing," he previously remarked."I've said it from the start, I'm not making any decisions for short-term or quick fixes. I think it's the responsibility, however long I'm here, to make decisions that are the best for the football club in the long term.