The club's former midfielder is expected to take the reins from Darren Fletcher.
Michael Carrick is understood to be the frontrunner to take over at Manchester United until the end of the season.
The club's former midfielder is expected to take the reins from Darren Fletcher, who has been in charge for the last two games following Ruben Amorim's departure last week.
United exited the FA Cup yesterday following a 2-1 defeat to Brighton.

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