Manchester United's chance of entering the Champions League exceeds 85%, Carrick's permanent appointment seems imminent? Sir Jim Ratcliffe has not contacted any manager.

According to reports, Manchester United's management has not yet held formal discussions with any other potential head coach candidates. This means Carrick has a strong chance of being appointed as the long-term permanent head coach. However, the football world is unpredictable; contacting and securing a new manager can take just a few days, so Carrick's future remains uncertain.

Since Ruben Amorim departed in January, Manchester United has undergone significant changes under Carrick's leadership. The team coached by Carrick currently ranks third in the Premier League standings, having secured 23 points out of a possible 30. Securing a Champions League spot for next season appears to be only a matter of time. According to the latest prediction from Opta, Manchester United has a 85.57% probability of qualifying for the Champions League.

Despite the improved results, it is believed that Manchester United's board is cautious about appointing a permanent head coach, as they are evaluating the long-term direction of the project. According to Sky Sports UK, club football director Jason Wilcox and CEO Omar Berrada will conduct thorough due diligence on various candidates, keeping options open.

It is certain that former favorites like Tuchel, as well as Ancelotti whom fans once hoped to invite, have already tied their futures to the England national team and the Brazil national team respectively; they are no longer on Manchester United's candidate list.

Thus, truly suitable and attainable elite managers for Manchester United have almost vanished. The lack of external movement suggests that if Carrick maintains his current momentum, he is increasingly viewed as a viable long-term solution.

However, if after this season ends, a manager like Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique decides to change clubs, it's hard to imagine Manchester United not attempting an invitation. Alternatively, a national team manager who fails in the 2026 USA-Canada-Mexico group stage and is dismissed could also attract Manchester United. Germany's manager Nagelsmann, among others, has consistently been on the rumored list for Manchester United's new manager.

Therefore, Manchester United's board is determined not to rush a final decision until confident about the best direction forward. Sir Jim Ratcliffe will learn from his mistake two years ago, when influenced by fan pressure, he altered the original plan to dismiss Ten Hag after the FA Cup win and extended his contract by one year. Months later, Manchester United had to spend more money to terminate that contract.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2019 is another negative example. So, although Carrick's stability has impressed both players and fans, Sir Jim remains cautious and unwilling to make emotional decisions based on short-term positive momentum. Sources indicate that Berrada and Wilcox's task is to ensure the next head coach can handle the pressure of managing Manchester United,不怕被人关注和针对.

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand confirmed that even if Carrick leads the team to Champions League qualification, Manchester United will ultimately engage in talks with other coaches to explore different possibilities. "I heard Manchester United will definitely interview other coaches," Rio stated. "They must do this, and they should. Regardless, Carrick has completed a tough task since taking over and has done well so far."

Ferdinand is one United legend who does not target Carrick, but he also agrees that there's no need to rush to conclusions. "I think nothing should be rushed. I wouldn't give him the position now, though honestly, I'd love him to be appointed permanently. But I believe the most correct approach is to wait until the season ends and see how things ultimately develop."