Michael Carrick expects clarity on the Manchester United job soon, with only two league fixtures left. United have already sealed a Champions League place and need one more point for third. Casemiro is set for an Old Trafford farewell on Sunday after returning from injury.

United host Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford, then visit Brighton on the final Premier League weekend. Carrick has led the side on an interim basis since Ruben Amorim was dismissed in January. Reports indicate talks over a two-year contract, with senior officials viewing Carrick as the preferred long‑term choice.

The managerial situation has been a constant topic, with Carrick questioned about it almost every week. Carrick told reporters: “Can’t blame you for asking, two games to go, there’s not much else I can say, Carrick told reporters. Listen, the future for me is going to be decided pretty soon. We knew that it was going to be towards the end of the season, if not the end of the season, so nothing has changed. There’s no big swing on that, that is what it is, and obviously whatever is beyond that is pretty close around the corner anyway.”

Casemiro, who missed the previous match through injury, is available for the final home game. The midfielder confirmed earlier this year that this campaign will be the last at Manchester United, giving extra meaning to Sunday.