The former Red Devils midfielder, club captain and first-team coach has returned to Old Trafford.

The former United midfielder is expected to take over until the end of the current season.

Carrick emerged as the frontrunner after the club spoke both to the 44-year-old and to their former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about the role.

The club have also held talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

A topsy-turvy campaign hit further turbulence at the end of a week that started with Ruben Amorim’s sacking.

The Red Devils are looking to make an appointment for the rest of the season.

The Teessiders will take a narrow 1-0 lead to Stamford Bridge on January 23rd