Man Utd information: Red Devils have £43m switch breakthrough as Michael Carrick’s future clear
Manchester United boosted their top-four hopes with a crucial 1-0 victory at Chelsea, with caretaker boss Michael Carrick reportedly backed for the permanent manager role
Michael Carrick’s Manchester United future beyond the end of the season remains unknown
Manchester United took a massive step towards securing their Champions League return following their battling 1-0 victory at Chelsea. The Red Devils damaged the Londoners’ European ambitions while enhancing their own courtesy of a lone Matheus Cunha strike.
The success in West London maintains Michael Carrick’s team in pole position as they occupy third spot in the Premier League table with five fixtures left to play. The former Middlesbrough manager has guided the club back towards their rightful place.
Just twice have United suffered setbacks but they were ruthless against Chelsea with Bruno Fernandes edging one step nearer to the assists record. Daily Star Sport has examined the latest developments surrounding United.
Michael Carrick backed for Manchester United position
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Joe Cole and Owen Hargreaves have been in agreement concerning Carrick’s role as United manager, reports the Mirror. The 44-year-old is presently on a contract until the campaign’s conclusion having been installed in following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal.
Carrick has transformed the situation at Old Trafford, with both Cole and Hargreaves contending that he should be under consideration. Cole said: “Realistically, I think it’s secured. It’s absurd to think of not giving it to him.
“He’s come in, got more points than any other person in any other team. What more can you do? It would just be absurd, it wouldn’t be a gamble, it would just be absurd [not to give it to him], he’s proven it.”
Hargreaves, a former United midfielder, said: “He’s proven that he can do the job. Since he’s taken over, they’ve been the best team in the Premier League. They’ve beaten Man City and Arsenal, the two best teams in this division.
“He’s shown that he can set up a game plan on the counter; obviously, today they did something similar. Carra understands the players and that’s probably why he’s there. He understands the pressure of playing for this football club.
“He puts the boys in the right positions where they need to play to succeed and they’re better in every capacity. So, to not give it to him after giving it to him, probably at the time when you wouldn’t have expected it, would be utterly ridiculous.”
Man Utd in Premier League tussle for sought-after defender
Manchester United are reportedly keen on Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande. According to Portuguese outlet A BOLA, via Sport Witness, the Red Devils are locked in a tussle with Premier League rivals Newcastle.
The 22-year-old has been linked with a switch to England for over a year but it has been suggested that his displays against Arsenal in the Champions League have considerably raised his stock.
Diomande is reportedly regarded as a contemporary centre-back and provides dependability having clocked up over a century of outings for the Portuguese giants.
Crystal Palace have also been mentioned having explored a switch last summer during the uncertainty surrounding Marc Guehi but a deal failed to materialise.
The 22 year old reportedly carries an €80million (£69m) release clause but they would be willing to negotiate a fee for around £43million though with rivalry, the price could be pushed up.
