Manchester United are set for an interesting summer as the club aim to finish in the Champions League places
Michael Carrick has sent a clear message about a Manchester United player(Image: James Fearn/Getty Images)View 2 Images
Manchester United face several pivotal decisions this summer. While the club pursues a Champions League place in the Premier League, United must also address off-field matters that will shape next season.
The encouraging start that interim boss Michael Carrick has enjoyed at Old Trafford means United remain in contention for the top four. With just their remaining 11 league fixtures to concentrate on, the club is targeting a return to Europe's elite competition.
Carrick will aim to utilise the remaining matches to persuade the United hierarchy to award him the manager's position permanently. Numerous coaches have been linked with the vacancy, though the club legend could secure the role for himself.
It has been claimed that Zinedine Zidane is nearing a return to management, while Carrick has highlighted one of the obstacles United will encounter this summer. Here, MEN Sport examines some of the stories surrounding the club.
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Michael Carrick issues transfer warning
Michael Carrick has indicated that Manchester United are poised to lose a key player in the upcoming transfer window. This follows the announcement that Casemiro will leave the club at the end of his contract, despite the seasoned midfielder experiencing a resurgence this season, and he could prove challenging to replace.
"Yeah, well, listen, it's an important position, I think," said the United boss. "Not being biased, obviously, as being a midfielder, but I think it is an important position to try and tie everything together.
"You're connected to the whole team, and that's sometimes emotionally, a little bit mentally, and showing that composure and understanding of the game a little bit. And Case's had a big influence within the group on that."
Zinedine Zidane 'agrees' next role
Zinedine Zidane has been linked with the Manchester United job on multiple occasions since leaving Real Madrid. The 53-year-old secured three Champions Leagues and two La Liga titles during two stints managing Los Blancos, but has remained out of the dugout since stepping down in 2021.
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It has been reported by journalist Fabrizio Romano that Zidane has verbally agreed to take over as France manager following this summer's World Cup. Didier Deschamps' reign as head coach is set to end after the tournament.
Zidane has not been linked with the United position since Carrick's appointment as temporary boss. However, Zidane closing in on a new role would improve Carrick's prospects of retaining his position, with a prominent coach removing himself from possible contention for the job.