Contact made: INEOS make approach for Man United fan favourite over caretaker job

Manchester United have begun the process of appointing a caretaker manager following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, with club legend Michael Carrick emerging as a leading candidate to steady the ship until the end of the season.

Amorim was sacked earlier this week after a toxic spell at Old Trafford, where performances deteriorated and tensions behind the scenes reached boiling point.

While United’s on-pitch struggles played a major role, it was the Portuguese coach’s explosive post-match...