Carrick has been a revelation in the dugout since returning to the club, recording 10 wins from 15 matches and instilling the players with incredible belief and confidence in his ability.
Bryan Mbeumo even publicly urged Man United to give Carrick a permanent deal after securing Champions League football, and the likes of Amad Diallo and Bruno Fernandes have also done similar.
The 44-year-old's efforts are set to be rewarded with a contract, and according to The Athletic, United are offering him a two-year deal with the option of a further year.
Talks are now underway after co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave the go-ahead following an executive committee meeting this week, where chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox recommended him to get the job full-time.
While negotiations will continue, the club are confident they will be complete before Man United's final home game of the season against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
That would give Carrick the chance to sign off from Old Trafford with clarity and assure fans of who will be in charge next term.