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Man United are looking for their next permanent manager, who will take over at the end of the season.
However well Carrick performs at Old Trafford, it is understood that the club will appoint a new permanent manager in the summer to be Ruben Amorim’s long-term replacement.
Man United ‘make a move’ for Xavi
Former Barcelona midfielder and manager Xavi has been available for two years after he left the Catalan club in 2024. He has been linked to a lot of top jobs including the Man United job, and reports in Spain now suggest that the owners at Old Trafford have already made contact with Xavi.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Man United have ‘made a move’ to appoint Xavi, and view him as a top target to replace Carrick, when his deal as interim boss expires in the summer.
The report claims that Man United like Xavi because of his experience managing at the top level, his style of football, and the fact that he has experience in a pressurised job, as he did at Barcelona. It is understood that Tottenham are also circling Xavi, as they are close to sacking Thomas Frank following a defeat to a struggling West Ham side.
Seeing as Xavi is a man in demand, Man United may need to keep in contact with him well before the summer, especially if other teams want to appoint him too. Although he is available now, United are clearly keeping its options open.
Keane doesn’t think Man United should keep Carrick
After what was a historic Manchester derby win for the Red Devils, former United midfielder Roy Keane hit out at Carrick in a surprising way, as he believes that the Red Devils should appoint someone in the summer instead.
Keane said: “You look at Michael Carrick, whatever his remit was at Middlesbrough, I am pretty sure it was to get promoted. He didn't do that. He failed there. But it doesn't mean to say he is a bad manager. Obviously, it is a difficult job, but to get the opportunity was great for him.
“At this moment in time, I don't see that. With the appointment and the staff, but it doesn't mean to say they can't get the results. I am concerned, but then I said that about the previous manager."
It is a debate at the moment as to whether United should appoint Carrick permanently if he does a good job. It is fair to say that Keane would like a more experienced manager, such as Xavi, instead.
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