Man Utd reach agreement to appoint Carrick manager

Breaking news from the world of sport: Man Utd reach agreement to appoint Carrick managerBySami Mokbel Senior football correspondentPublished4 minutes agoManchester United have reached an agreement with Michael Carrick to become the club's permanent head coach. The formal process of exchanging contracts is now under way, with an announcement expected inside the next 48 hours.

As things stand there is some doubt over whether the formalities can be completed before Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest, but there is a will to have it done in time for the club's final home game of the season. Carrick will sign an initial two-year deal with the option of an additional 12 months.

The story has climbed to the top of the sports agenda, with fans and analysts following closely.