Manchester United dressing room calls for Carrick to be appointed permanently, three senior players show support! Southgate clearly rejects coaching the Red Devils.

The Manchester United squad desires that interim manager Michael Carrick be given the permanent role and lead the team next season. According to "The Sun," since succeeding Rúben Amorim, Carrick has enhanced the Red Devils' form, going unbeaten in his initial six games with five victories and one draw, securing a top-four position. A win against Crystal Palace at home this Sunday would see them rise to third in the league table.

It is said that after taking charge at Manchester United, Carrick learned from the experiences of his predecessor Rúben Amorim and made appropriate adjustments. For instance, he agreed to have Steve Holland serve as an assistant coach alongside his own assistant Jonathan Woodgate, which helped correct mistakes made during Amorim's tenure. United's coaching staff have their own insights, whereas Amorim's team had to wait for instructions before voicing opinions, rarely questioning or opposing any decisions made by the Portuguese young manager.

The "Daily Telegraph" also reported on several other adjustments made by Carrick, such as shorter training sessions. Before the victory over Arsenal, one training session ended quickly because Carrick wanted players to preserve their peak condition for the match. These flexible changes have received positive feedback from club insiders. Sources indicate that Carrick's approach has brought a sense of calm and stability to United's training ground atmosphere.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the INEOS team have not guaranteed Carrick's permanent appointment, but British media report that United's key players are impressed by the manager's tactics and his knowledge of international football, particularly senior "leader" players like Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, and Luke Shaw.

A source told "The Sun": "Michael (Carrick) has made a significant impact, bringing fresh energy. Some players felt that playing under Amorim was like chess, where they had to strictly follow his rules, while Michael encourages them to express themselves freely. What truly impressed the players is Michael's deep understanding of football; he is well-informed about players in other leagues, clearly spending considerable time thinking about and watching matches. United players know they cannot decide the manager, but if Michael is appointed permanently, most would be delighted."

In the betting odds, Carrick has consistently been the favorite to become United's permanent manager next season, with his chances considered above 50%. This is because Ratcliffe appears unable to find a more suitable alternative; his closest competitors are surprisingly Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner and former England manager Gareth Southgate.

Gareth Southgate this week clearly stated he will not become Manchester United's manager, as he is not keen on returning to Premier League coaching. Since resigning as England national team manager after the Euro 2024 final defeat in July 2024, Southgate has not taken any coaching role. The 55-year-old is currently focused on business ventures, preparing to launch a television program. He dislikes club management, which is subject to owners like Ratcliffe who tend to interfere in team affairs.

Southgate explicitly said: "I have no interest in coaching in the Premier League. I did it at 35, finishing 11th or 12th, roughly equivalent to today's Bournemouth or Brighton. I have held the most important job in world football, so I live comfortably, managing excellent players on great nights without owners interfering in my work."

Currently, United assistant Steve Holland was Southgate's assistant with England, but Southgate expressed no desire to reunite with him at Old Trafford. Southgate is well aware that if United chose him, he would face criticism due to his England tenure. "People would say, he didn't win a trophy with England, so how can he prove he can lead United to titles? You must first prove yourself at a top club," Southgate stated. "Could I do what current club coaches do, or even better? I believe I could. But we discussed the issues that would arise from coaching a club; I understand people's concerns, and it would certainly complicate matters for the club in handling my situation."

Southgate clearly stated: "I do not want to coach another national team. As for a club? Honestly, that is not something I want to do either. So now, two years after leaving England, I am not actively seeking a coaching role. If the European final was the peak of my coaching career, I am not worried, because I still have 15 to 20 exciting years ahead, looking forward to new videos, new films, and new chapters in life."