Man United latest: Manager’s private conversation as Michael Carrick nears first summer signing

Manchester United are reportedly closing in on their first summer signing as Michael Carrick begins life as long-term manager

As the Premier League season reaches its conclusion, Manchester United have been handed a highly encouraging update on the transfer front. Michael Carrick’s side wrap up their campaign away to Brighton on Sunday, though they’ve already clinched third place.

The fixture comes less than 48 hours after it was announced Carrick has put pen to paper on a permanent deal to stay on as United boss. And the former interim…