Carrick set to hold talks with Ten Hag favourite, he has no future at United – report

Tyrell Malacia remains unsure about leaving Manchester United this winter. A member of United’s so‑called “bomb squad” in the summer of 2025, the Dutchman was unable to secure a move away. Despite interest, no deal materialised, and he ultimately stayed put. Initially, Malacia was isolated from his United teammates, forced to train alone or occasionally with the Under‑21s. Recalled to training However, following consultations with the squad, then‑coach Ruben Amorim, before his dismissal, recalled Malacia to first‑team training. Since then, the left‑back has featured regularly in the matchday squad, albeit as an unused substitute on 11 occasions. He would have relished more minutes, yet his only senior appearance this season came in a brief three‑minute cameo during United’s 1‑0 Boxing Day victory over Newcastle. Since then, he has not featured for the first team again, though he did turn out for the Under‑21s recently, playing 46 minutes and scoring in a 4‑1 win over Wolves. Malacia seeks clarity While his opportunities under Amorim were limited, Malacia now hopes the managerial change will offer him a fresh chance to revive his fortunes at Old Trafford. According to The Sun: “Malacia is approaching the final five months of his contract and will seek clarity from new United head coach Michael Carrick before making a decision on his future.” The outlet further reported: “The 26‑year‑old left‑back has generated some interest in this month’s transfer window, but none of the options appeal to Malacia.” It remains to be seen whether Carrick will hand him a lifeline at United. Unfortunate Malacia It is a cruel twist that Malacia’s United career never truly ignited, despite the promise he showed as Erik ten Hag’s first signing. A long‑term injury kept him sidelined, and upon his return, he struggled to re‑establish himself. At the start of 2025, he joined PSV Eindhoven on loan but failed to rediscover his spark back in the Dutch League. Last summer, he returned to Old Trafford, and now six months later, a sit‑down with Carrick could determine where he plays the second half of this season. Featured image Justin Setterfield via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Daniel Onguko Dan is a writer with The Peoples Person, an avid Manchester United fan whose passion for the Red Devils evolved into writing about them. He was introduced to United back in 2008, and his love for the club has continued to grow ever since. Like every other United fan, he believes the club will soon return to its rightful place and strives to reflect that belief in his writing. While he has also written about other Premier League sides, including Arsenal for Just Arsenal and The Arsenal Analysis Blogspot, Dan lives and breathes Manchester United.