Reports from football platforms in the London are reporting that Michael Carrick has held further talks with Middlesbrough and looks set to be appointed as Chris Wilder’s replacement, marking his first full-time step into management.

The former Manchester United and England midfielder spoke to Boro last week but had indicated he was not keen on the role.

It is thought the issues then related to backroom staff and control over transfers.

However, the 41-year-old is now edging closer to taking charge of the Championship side.

Carrick could even be in the dugout for Saturday’s visit of Huddersfield, a crucial game in the fight for survival with both teams in the bottom three.

Carrick worked under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford and wants to bring former United assistants Mike Phelan and Rene Muelensteen to the North-East as part of his coaching set-up.