Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has backed Michael Carrick to become the club's permanent manager.

Carrick was placed in charge until the end of the season in January following the sacking of Ruben Amorim.

Since then, the former United and England midfielder has guided the club to seven wins and just one defeat in 10 matches.

They now require four wins and a draw from their remaining seven matches to return to the Champions League after a two-year absence.

United's hierarchy have vowed not to rush into a decision and are likely to wait until the end of the season before making the final call.

However, they are yet to speak to any alternatives and the number of options has reduced, with Thomas Tuchel committing to England and Roberto de Zerbi opting to join Tottenham.

Speaking from the club's four-day training camp in the Republic of Ireland, Amad feels United already have the right man.

"From a personal view he's the right man," said the Ivory Coast international.

"He has a lot of experience; he knows the club and has the DNA.

"His relationship with every player...