While Marseille stabilizes with Habib Beye, Michael Carrick is quietly monitoring United’s next generation of stars ahead of a crucial Top-4 run.
Manchester United are entering the “business end” of the season. With just 12 games remaining in the Premier League, interim boss Michael Carrick knows that securing Champions League football is his golden ticket to the permanent job.
As United sit in fourth place just one point ahead of a resurgent Chelsea the club’s hierarchy is watching closely. But away from the first-team pressure, news has broken regarding former United striker Mason Greenwood and a clandestine scouting mission at the FA Youth Cup.
Greenwood Clarity: Habib Beye Takes Over at Marseille
Despite Mason Greenwood leading the Ligue 1 scoring charts, his time at Marseille has been marred by off-field chaos. Following the departure of Roberto De Zerbi the man who brought him to France in 2024 the club has finally appointed a permanent successor: Habib Beye.
Beye, a former Marseille defender, arrives with a clear mandate from Sporting Director Mehdi Benatia: “To quickly get back to winning ways and aim for the podium.” For Greenwood, the appointment brings much-needed managerial stability as he looks to maintain his clinical form in France.
The ‘Secret’ Scout: Carrick Watches FA Youth Cup Success
Back at Manchester United, Darren Fletcher has revealed he kept his Under-18 squad in a “bubble” during their recent 4-1 FA Youth Cup victory over Oxford. The reason? First-team manager Michael Carrick was in the stands, quietly assessing the club’s future stars.
Carrick and assistant Travis Binnion witnessed a dominant display, with summer signing Chido Obi and the electric JJ Gabriel both getting on the scoresheet.
“I didn’t want to add more pressure,” Fletcher told MUTV. “It’s amazing that they were there to get their eyes on the players, but we stayed in our own bubble to keep the focus on the pitch.”
The Road to Everton
United’s senior stars are now preparing for a vital trip to Everton on Monday. With early exits from domestic cups, the Premier League is the sole focus. Success in the spring clashes against Liverpool and Chelsea will likely determine if Carrick transitions from “interim” to “permanent” status under the INEOS era.
Miguel Manjate is a football journalist and editor covering the Premier League, European competitions, and transfer news, with a strong focus on match analysis and data-driven reporting.
