Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox held lengthy discussions on Monday after Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth.
The Sun says Carrick was subsequently told he would remain in charge for Saturday’s Premier League visit to Chelsea.
The decision gives the 45-year-old another opportunity to halt a damaging run of form. United have gone eight matches without a win in all competitions and sit 16th in the league, one point above the relegation zone.
The club’s leadership had initially considered changing the head coach before the Chelsea fixture, but those in charge were unconvinced by the available candidates. The Sun reports that no formal approach has been made to Antonio Conte, who has been out of work since leaving Napoli in the summer.
Other names linked with the role include Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann. Howe’s connections to former United figures Dan Ashworth and Sir Dave Brailsford have been noted, while Nagelsmann previously worked within the Red Bull structure alongside United recruitment director Christopher Vivell.
Neither has been confirmed as a formal candidate, and United’s immediate plan is to give Carrick and the squad time to respond on the pitch. The club took around 40 hours after the Bournemouth defeat to confirm that he would continue, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding the decision.
Carrick’s position remains fragile despite surviving this round of discussions. United’s next fixtures include the Chelsea trip, a Champions League meeting with Roma and a Premier League game against Aston Villa.
The club had appointed Carrick after a strong spell that helped secure Champions League qualification, but the current run has reopened questions about whether he is the right person to lead the team forward.
For now, the failure to agree on a successor has bought Carrick time rather than settled the debate over his future. The visit to Stamford Bridge offers an immediate chance to change the mood, but another poor result is likely to intensify scrutiny of both the head coach and the executives responsible for the club’s response.