Amad Diallo has said the Manchester United squad believe Michael Carrick is the ‘right man’ to take over the club next season.

Carrick has had a transformative effect on United’s fortunes this season since taking over after the sacking of Ruben Amorim in early January.

The Red Devils have lost just one of their ten games since his arrival and now look set to qualify for the Champions League next season.

Carrick’s contract expires at the end of the season, but he is now surely in the frame to become Amorim’s permanent successor heading into the summer.

And the 44-year-old has got a huge vote of confidence after winger Amad suggested the squad are keen for him to stay on a longer-term basis.

‘Obviously it’s not for us as a player to decide, but he’s been very great, he’s been doing so much for the team,’ the Ivorian said.

‘He has a lot of experience, he knows the club and has the DNA. We think he’s the right man. We are really happy for what he is doing right now.

‘We have had a good experience with him, playing under him, it’s not for us to decide but...