Manchester United legend Michael Carrick has downplayed speculation he is set for an imminent return to management amid speculation linking him to the vacant Wolves job.

Vitor Pereira was dismissed on Sunday, just weeks after signing a new long-term contract. following a disastrous start to the new season.

The experienced Portuguese coach took over from Gary O’Neil last December and guided the club away from the relegation zone before he secured a 16th-placed finish after a notable double over Manchester United.

Pereira put pen to paper on a new deal on September 16 but a downturn in results saw the 57-year-old sacked in the wake of Saturday’s 3-0 loss at Fulham.

The former Porto boss Pereira had considered his future in the summer after key figures like Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri were sold and replaced by players without Premier League experience.

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