Man United next manager LIVE - Michael Carrick latest, Alonso chance, Enrique hint

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Manchester United's search for a new manager on Tuesday, January 13.

Today could be the day that we finally get an announcement on who will lead United for the rest of the season. Michael Carrick is the favourite to come in, with it understood that the former midfielder impressed the hierarchy during discussions.

Both Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have had meetings with chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox. Darren Fletcher took charge of yesterday’s 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.

Carrick is anticipated to take charge of Saturday's Premier League Manchester derby against Manchester City. However, his appointment won't stop speculation around who will come in as the next permanent boss.

The club are expected to appoint a new head coach on a full-time basis at the end of the season, with several names linked. Luis Enrique and Roberto De Zerbi are two names that have been suggested, with Xabi Alonso now out of work after leaving Real Madrid.

We will have all the latest updates throughout the day, including the appointment of a new manager.

Manchester United are expected to confirm the appointment of Michael Carrick as interim manager on Tuesday, according to The Guardian.

The announcement of Carrick's appointment is set for Tuesday and Darren Fletcher, who has taken caretaker charge for two matches since Ruben Amorim's exit, will be offered the chance to be part of the coaching team.

Jonathan Woodgate has also been identified as another potential member of Carrick's staff, with the former Real Madrid defender working as a first-team coach at Boro for three years.

The Times have reported that Xabi Alonso will be of interest to Manchester