Tottenham Hotspur contact Michael Carrick to become new manager

Manchester United’s revival under Michael Carrick has captured the imagination of fans across the Premier League, with the interim coach already making an impression in his first few days.

The Red Devils’ win in the Manchester derby has provided optimism for supporters who have endured turbulent months at Old Trafford.

Carrick’s calm authority in the dressing room and tactical adjustments on the pitch have made him a hit with players and staff alike.

Media speculation over the weekend suggested that United’s board moved quickly to secure his services.

Fans are now debating whether this early success could convince the club to offer him a permanent role beyond the season.

But what many don’t know is that Michael Carrick could have ended up in a very different dugout had circumstances been slightly altered.

According to talkSPORT, Tottenham Hotspur approached the former England midfielder about the possibility of taking charge until the end of the season.

The North London club, facing mounting pressure on Thomas Frank after consecutive defeats to Bournemouth, Aston Villa, and West Ham, were considering a change in management and saw Carrick as a potential replacement.

The 44-year-old was reportedly sounded out before United moved to secure him, highlighting how close he came to returning to a club he once represented.

Carrick’s past at Spurs is notable: he played 75 games across two seasons in the mid-2000s, scoring twice, before moving to Old Trafford where he went on to win five Premier League titles and a Champions League.

United’s timely appointment prevented what could have been a reunion in north London, instead bringing his experience, tactical acumen, and leadership back to the club that defined the majority of his playing career.

Now, with the Reds showing glimpses of cohesion and ambition under Carrick, fans can only imagine what might have been had Tottenham secured his services instead.