Former Manchester United midfielder and interim coach Michael Carrick has agreed terms with EFL Championship side Middlesborough to take over as their new, permanent boss.As per Sky Sports, Boro and Carrick are also finalising terms with his backroom staff and the appointment is expected to be announced before the weekend.United’s Greenwood released on bail again, charged with attempted rapeCarrick, 41, could be in the dugout to take charge of the team against Huddersfield on Saturday. Carrick has held advanced discussions with the Boro hierarchy in the past 48 hours after their recent coach Chris Wilder was dismissed on October 3 following five defeats in the first 11 league games of the season and a Carabao Cup first-round exit against Barnsley.Manchester United – a club without authority both on the field and on the benchIf appointed, the job will be Carrick’s first in a permanent managerial position. After retiring in 2018, he became part of the coaching staff at United, serving under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before departing Old Trafford upon Ralf Rangnick’s arrival last December.Carrick is understood to have been recommended by England boss Gareth Southgate.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 12TuesdayBrighton – Nottingham Forest 0-0Crystal Palace – Wolverhampton 2-1 (0-1)/Eze 47, Zaha 71 – Traore 30/Wednesday21:30: (2.85) Bournemouth (3.20) Southampton (2.81)21:30: (4.90) Brentford (3.60) Chelsea (1.79)21:30: (1.51) Liverpool (4.60) West Ham (7.50)21:30: (1.68) Newcastle (3.80) Everton (6.25)22:15: (2.55) Man.Utd. (3.40) Tottenham (3.00)Thursday21:30: (2.95) Fulham (3.25) Aston Villa (2.65)22:15: (2.45) Leicester (3.40) Leeds (3.15)Arsenal – Manchester City POSTPONED
