Michael Carrick is 1/8 to become Manchester United interim boss with widespread reports claiming he is close to being appointed.
He is as short as 2/5 to lead the club in their first game of the 2026/27 season, with no firm going bigger than even money.
Both Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who he worked under as a coach during the Norwegian's spell in charge at Old Trafford, have held talks about the role.
Man Utd manager for 1st game of 2026/2027 season (odds via Sky Bet)
- Michael Carrick - 1/2
- Ole Gunnar Solskjær - 4/1
- Thomas Tuchel - 12/1
- Oliver Glasner - 14/1
- Gareth Southgate - 16/1
- Andoni Iraola - 18/1
- Luis Enrique - 18/1
- 20/1 bar
United are seeking a short-term solution after sacking Ruben Amorim in early January.
The Portuguese's sudden departure 14 months into his reign was due to a breakdown in his relationship with the club's hierarchy.
Carrick appears to have been identified as the best candidate to provide some stability, but his history with the club has the bookies believing he may slot into the long-term structure better than his predecessor.
The former England midfielder, 44, played 464 times for the club between 2006 and 2018, winning five Premier League titles and the Champions League as well as six other major trophies.
Carrick spent three matches as caretaker boss after Solskjaer was sacked in 2021 before leaving the club and ultimately managing Championship club Middlesbrough for two-and-a-half years.
He was sacked in the summer having lost in the play-offs in 2022-23 and missed out on the top six in the subsequent two seasons.
His former United team-mate Darren Fletcher is currently in charge at Old Trafford.
After a 2-2 draw at Burnley in the Premier League in his opening game his side were knocked out of the FA Cup on Sunday, losing 2-1 at home to Brighton.
United, who are currently seventh, face City in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off.
Odds correct at 12:00 GMT (12/01/26)
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