Former Manchester United coach Michael Carrick is close to being appointed of Middlesbrough.

Carrick has been in advanced talks with the Teessiders all week and is set to replace Chris Wilder.

Negotiations stalled last week over the make-up of the ex-Manchester United star's backroom team, which could include Steve Bruce's son Alex.

But those issues have been resolved with the 41-year-old agreeing to take the Riverside reins and land his first manager's job, says The Sun.

It is unclear yet whether he will be in the dugout for Saturday's crunch home clash with fellow Championship bottom three side Huddersfield or watch from the stands.

Middlesbrough have only won three of their 14 games and travel to Wigan on Wednesday.