Former Manchester United assistant coach Michael Carrick is among the favourites for the Middlesbrough manager's job.

The 41-year-old is on the list of possible replacements for the sacked Chris Wilder and a conversation could take place early next week.

Carrick has been out of work since a three-game caretaker stint at United following the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last year.

He is a native of the North-East and fits the bill for Boro owner Steve Gibson, who is said to prefer a head coach as opposed to a manager.

It is understood the club are keen move away from the profile of previous bosses such as Wilder and Neil Warnock, says the Daily Mail.

Boro now want a younger coach to work alongside head of football Kieran Scott.