Manchester United have reached an agreement to appoint Michael Carrick as the club's manager.
The formal process of exchanging contracts has begun, with an announcement from United anticipated in the next 48 hours.
Carrick is expected to sign an initial two-year deal with the option of an extra 12 months.
It is currently unclear whether the fine details will be completed before United face Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Carrick has overseen an impressive turnaround since taking charge in January, guiding United back into the UEFA Champions League.
The 44-year-old was asked about his future during Friday's press conference and suggested an announcement is close.
"The future for me is going to be decided pretty soon, we knew that," Carrick said with a smile.
"There's two games to go, and apart from that there's not much else to say. The situation is pretty clear for us all."
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The club are also expected to retain assistant coach Steve Holland, whose experience with the England national football team and Chelsea has proved invaluable.
Carrick was full of praise for Holland's influence behind the scenes.
"He's been fantastic," Carrick said.
"He's a very wise man and says things that really are important at the right time."
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Carrick, a former midfielder for United, expressed that managing at Old Trafford has been a source of immense pride.
"It's a unique football club, a special club," he said.
"I'm immensely proud to have come back and been a part of it."
Following Sunday's final home fixture of the season, Carrick will address supporters on the pitch and thank them for their backing during his spell in charge.
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| PAHe said: "The supporters are a massive part of this club. It's important for me to thank the fans for that."
The match is also expected to mark Casemiro's final appearance at Old Trafford before his anticipated departure this summer.
Carrick has been full of praise for the Brazilian, saying: "Since I've been here and worked with him, he's been fantastic for us. Credit to him for the way he's gone about that."
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