Michael Carrick encouraged by meeting with Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Michael Carrick met with Sir Jim Ratcliffe during the Manchester United co-owner’s visit to Carrington last week, as club executives continue to weigh up who to appoint as their next permanent manager.Ratcliffe was at United’s training base on Monday, April 20, a week after attending Old Trafford to watch the team’s defeat to Leeds United. But 48 hours prior to Ratcliffe’s return to Manchester, Carrick’s side beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to move within touching distance of Champions League qualification.Advertisement