Michael Carrick
April 2026
Michael Carrick says he is not pushing Manchester United for a quick decision on whether he will keep the job permanently. He made clear that his focus remains on results and finishing the season strongly. Carrick dismissed the idea of setting deadlines and also rejected comparisons with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s interim-to-permanent path, saying the current team and situation are different.
Paul Parker
April 2026
Paul Parker has claimed UEFA want Manchester United back in the Champions League final, but the wider point is that United are still trying to end a 15-year absence from European football’s biggest match. Carrick has at least moved them close to Champions League qualification again. Goal’s report frames the issue around United’s decline since Sir Alex Ferguson, with Parker arguing the club does not need a celebrity manager to compete again. He believes a strong finish under Carrick could be the start of a rebuild toward real European contention.
Michael Carrick
April 2026
Paul Parker believes Michael Carrick has put himself in prime position to get the Manchester United job permanently if he finishes the season strongly and seals Champions League football. Parker told Goal that Carrick has exceeded expectations already and does not need to behave like a touchline showman to prove his worth. He argued United do not need a celebrity appointment and should judge Carrick on calm leadership, results and the way the team closes the season.
Michael Carrick
April 2026
Joe Cole and Owen Hargreaves say Manchester United would be making a major mistake if they do not hand Michael Carrick the job permanently. The support comes after Carrick’s strong run pushed United into a strong Champions League position. Both pundits argued Carrick has already proved himself through results, game management and understanding of the club’s demands. Hargreaves said United have been the best team in the league during his run, while Cole called it absurd to look elsewhere now.
Michael Carrick
April 2026
Manchester United beat Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge thanks to Matheus Cunha’s first-half goal, moving closer to Champions League qualification. Carrick praised the side’s discipline and attitude after they absorbed sustained pressure for most of the night. United managed just one shot on target, but Cunha converted from a Bruno Fernandes assist and the visitors defended stubbornly with a makeshift back line. Carrick said the team’s response after recent setbacks was top-drawer, while Fernandes called the result vital in the race for the top four.
Michael Carrick
April 2026
Michael Carrick said Manchester United will not rush Lisandro Martinez back for Leeds even though defensive options are stretched. Martinez has returned to training after his calf injury, but Carrick made clear the club will take a longer-term view rather than force him into a high-stakes comeback. Martinez is back on the grass and being assessed, while Matthijs de Ligt is still behind him in recovery and remains unavailable. Carrick said the decision will be based on readiness, not desperation, even with United chasing Champions League qualification and Maguire unavailable in the pasted version of the story
Harry Maguire
April 2026
Harry Maguire has said Manchester United need a big summer window if they want to become genuine title contenders. He believes the club are improving under Michael Carrick, but warned that United still need better quality and more players capable of walking straight into the starting team. Maguire recently extended his contract until 2027 and tied his comments about England ambitions to his wider belief that United are moving in the right direction. He said the next transfer window will be decisive because the squad still needs strengthening if the club want to close the gap at the top.
Steve Holland
April 2026
Steve Holland said Manchester United should not frame the run-in as merely a fight for Champions League qualification, insisting the club must aim to finish as close to the top as possible. He stressed that United’s standards demand more than simply looking over their shoulder. On the club’s Dublin camp, Holland said the staff have been speaking more about winning matches than tracking teams below them. He accepted that Champions League football would be a good outcome, but said United should always push for more, while Carrick also described the camp as a chance to reset focus, connection and spirit.
Noussair Mazraoui
April 2026
Paul Scholes said Manchester United still need a major squad clear-out despite their recent improvement under Michael Carrick, and named Mazraoui among the players he would move on. His view is that United still lack the right balance and specialist profiles to compete for the biggest trophies. The most credible reports of Scholes’ comments focus on him wanting several players sold, including Mazraoui, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Manuel Ugarte and Joshua Zirkzee. Some of the wider names in your pasted item look inflated or inconsistent, but the broad message is clear: Scholes wants a major rebuild.
Ryan Giggs
April 2026
Ryan Giggs said Manchester United must prioritise midfield recruitment this summer and named Adam Wharton as a natural fit, while also backing Elliot Anderson as another strong option. He also argued that Michael Carrick should be kept in charge rather than replaced by another big-name coach. Giggs praised Wharton’s left foot, passing range and Premier League experience, saying he looks like a Manchester United player. He also said Anderson’s durability and physical strength make him attractive, while warning that British players will cost heavily and the final choice will depend on budget.
