Michael Carrick plans Man Utd future

The club is preparing for a major summer of recruitment, with Carrick involved in identifying key transfer targets to replace outgoing veterans like Casemiro.

United will return to Premier League action against Leeds on Monday, bolstered by the return of Mason Mount and Lisandro Martinez from injury.

However, the team will be without captain Harry Maguire, who is serving a suspension.

While the board has yet to make a final decision on the managerial position, Carrick's integration into the long-term strategy suggests he remains a top candidate.