Michael Carrick is in pole position to be named as Manchester United's interim manager until the end of the season, according to media reports on Monday.

Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could each hold fresh talks with Manchester United as the club seek to appoint an interim head coach after the sacking of Ruben Amorim, according to British media reports.

Darren Fletcher revealed Tuesday he asked for former Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson's advice before accepting the role of interim head coach.

Manchester United's sacking of Ruben Amorim marks the culmination of the latest failed chapter in the club's post-Alex Ferguson story, this one defined by public barbs, stubborn tactics and utterly dismal form.

"With Manchester United sitting sixth in the Premier League, the club's leadership has reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change," the club said in a statement.

Ruben Amorim warned Manchester United's hierarchy to "do their job" after Sunday's 1-1 draw at Leeds, insisting he must be allowed to work without interference.

Manchester United are not planning any comings or goings in the January transfer window despite chasing for a place in the Champions League next season, manager Ruben Amorim said on Friday.

United would have gone fourth in the Premier League had they won at Old Trafford on Tuesday, but bottom-of-the-table Wolves ended a run of 11 straight defeats with a 1-1 draw.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim insisted he had to establish a formation at Old Trafford before asking his squad to demonstrate tactical flexibility as succumbing to media pressure would have been "the end" for him.

Ruben Amorim conceded Manchester United were fortunate to beat Newcastle 1-0 on Friday but said his under-strength squad showed impressive spirit to withstand a second-half onslaught.

Fernandes, who has started every Premier League match this season, is the English top-flight's most creative player, creating 51 chances.

Ruben Amorim believes Manchester United can win the Premier League far sooner than the 10 or 11 years that Alex Ferguson fears it could take.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim conceded that repeated lapses in concentration are undermining his team's progress after Monday's chaotic 4-4 draw with Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

Manchester United blew the lead three times to miss out on moving up to fifth in the Premier League as Bournemouth would not be beaten in a thrilling 4-4 draw at Old Trafford.

United are eighth in the league table and have just two wins in their last six games.

Amorim's men also lost 1-0 at home to Everton despite playing against 10 men for almost the entire match in their previous game at Old Trafford.

Matthijs de Ligt's 96th-minute header snatched a point for Manchester United in a see-sawing 2-2 draw at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday, after Richarlison thought he had won it for the hosts in stoppage time.

Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko must learn to accept the criticism that is directed towards him during his difficult start to life at Old Trafford, the Premier League club's manager Ruben Amorim said.

Ruben Amorim has told Manchester United to "focus on the future" following former Old Trafford star Cristiano Ronaldo's withering assessment of his old club.

Looking to continue their revival under Ruben Amorim, United appeared to be on their way to securing a fourth successive league victory after Brazilian veteran Casemiro headed them into a 34th-minute lead.