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A stunning fresh claim has been made regarding Xabi Alonso and Manchester United as Michael Carrick’s future at the club remains unclear.

Carrick uncertainty

Despite the impressive transformation that he has overseen since being appointed as Ruben Amorim’s temporary replacement in December last year, there are still no guarantees that Carrick will be handed the job on a permanent basis.

Carrick has taken charge of 10 games, winning seven, drawing two and losing just one. In a short span of time, he and his coaching staff have implemented an attractive and front-footed style of play that current has United on the cusp of a sensational return to the Champions League.

Heading into Monday’s meeting with Leeds United at Old Trafford, United sit in third place in the Premier League table, one point above Aston Villa and six adrift of Manchester City. There are growing calls for the club to keep Carrick, with a large number of the players seemingly in favour of it.

African duo Bryan Mbeumo and Amad recently joined the bandwagon, urging the club to retain Carrick beyond the end of the campaign. But United insist no knee-jerk decisions will be made, and an...