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🚨 BREAKING: Rasmus Højlund limped through the mixed zone at Anfield and Matthijs de Ligt leaving with what looked like ice strapped to his lower leg. #MUFC [@TyMarshall_MEN]

Michael Carrick’s backroom staff are expected to stay, with Steve Holland, Jonathan Woodgate and Jonny Evans all in line for new deals. Craig Mawson is also set to continue as first-team goalkeeping coach following his promotion after Ruben Amorim’s departure. #mufc also want to add a set-piece coach, with Andreas Georgson, highly rated during his previous spell at United, among the contenders to return from Tottenham [@lauriewhitwell]

Excl: #MUFC plan to offer Michael Carrick an initial contract of 2 years until June 2028 with a 1 year option to extend. No formal negotiations have begun so no agreement yet. The 44 yo has been involved in recruitment meetings for the summer. @UtdDistrict roundtable.io/sports/soccer/…

Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox are thought to have concluded that Michael Carrick is the right man for the permanent job and will tell Sir Jim Ratcliffe of their choice this week [@sistoney67]

From my understanding: the current state of play on the managerial market - as of the moment i'm writing this: Unai Emery: Emery is expected to stay at Aston Villa. United and a few other clubs had interest. He's playing a big part in transfer discussions for the summer for Villa. Andoni Iraola: Chelsea have him as their second option behind Alonso with Palace trying everything they can to acquire him - some big fees thrown around I hear. @NathSalt1 has reported today that he's been ruled out the United job. Julian Nagelsmann: He was one of the names which was loved internally at #MUFC. If the world cup wasn't on this year, I honestly believe we could be having a different conversation at the moment. But the world cup put a major stamp on any progression. Luis Enrique: He's closing in on a new contract as PSG as reported a few weeks back. Marco Silva: Fulham are trying everything to get him to sign a new deal I'm told. His entourage has been reaching out to other clubs. He has big personal ambitions. Also on #CFC's list. Enzo Maresca: If / when Pep leaves, Maresca will take charge of Man City. It is all but done on the Maresca side, as they await Pep’s decision - as reported by @HandofArsenal. Xabi Alonso: Alonso has held positive talks with Chelsea officials over the managerial role for next season. He is keen to return to managing. He is Chelsea's number 1 target as reported by @MaxFSport Oliver Glasner: He has attracted interest from Germany. His personal preference was to initially manage in the premier league and while this is still possible, interest from English clubs have cooled. At least two German clubs hold an interest in him. My report from yesterday regarding Michael Carrick remains the same with the expectation to be offered the #MUFC permanent head coach role barring any last minute decisions. The club insist no final decision has been made yet as they go through a 'thorough process'.

🚨💣 BREAKING: Andoni Iraola has been RULED OUT of contention for the Manchester United job as Michael Carrick edges closer to being confirmed as head coach. Although United insist no decision has been made, all the signs point to Carrick and an announcement could be made before the end of the season. Iraola is leaving Bournemouth and it is believed that he would have been among the leading contenders if United decide against keeping Carrick. But the 43-year-old is no longer under consideration, leaving him free to discuss the managerial vacancies at Crystal Palace and Chelsea. [@ChrisWheelerDM, @NathSalt1]

The expectation is for #MUFC to offer Michael Carrick the permanent head coach role for next season. No concrete talks or official decision has been made yet but it's looking increasingly likely that the club want to continue with the 44-year-old following impressive past months.