Manchester United are set to play Everton on Monday night but in the meantime Michael Carrick has addressed his future as the club look towards the summer transfer window

Manchester United must play a waiting game this weekend as Michael Carrick's squad are scheduled to face Everton on Monday evening.

United will understand what's needed to remain in the top four when they meet David Moyes' side at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Carrick has made a remarkable beginning as caretaker manager, securing four victories from his five matches in control, and will be keen to sustain progress as the club target a return to the Champions League.

The new United chief is making a strong case to be handed the role on a permanent basis. While the club's leadership consider their next managerial choice, Carrick's immediate attention will be on securing a win against Everton, but the club are also looking towards summer transfers. Here's all the latest news from Old Trafford.

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Michael Carrick planning for long-term

The interim manager has made it clear that he is already looking towards the future during his tenure in the United dugout.

In a chat with BBC Sport, Carrick stated: "It's not a stock answer - for me, it's the ultimate role. I'm really enjoying it, I love what I'm doing. I'm fortunate. I feel privileged to be in the position I am, but it's not the fact that I believe I can do it and I'm here to do it.

"I said it when I came in - there's the sentimental side of that, of understanding the role and coming through the club and being here and loving the club and being a supporter and all that side of it is one thing. But, actually, I'm here to do a job now and to make a good team and be successful.

"I don't decide how long that's going to be but I love being here and and whilst I'm here, I'll give everything I can. And I always plan for the long-term future for the benefit of the football club. That's how I believe it should be."

Chelsea star targeted

Manchester United could pounce if Chelsea decide to sell Nicolas Jackson, according to TEAMtalk.

The Senegal international scored a respectable 24 goals in 65 appearances in the Premier League during two seasons at Stamford Bridge, having arrived in a £32m deal from Villarreal.

But he was deemed surplus to requirements last summer and loaned to Bayern Munich with a £56m obligation to buy, if he made a set number of appearances in Germany.

However, having failed to do so, and after scoring only three goals in just 15 Bundesliga outings so far, he will be returning to London in June. The 24-year-old is wanted by a host of Premier League clubs who all admire the 6ft 2in targetman.

The report says that United, along with Tottenham, Aston Villa and Newcastle United, were all tracking the forward prior to his move to Bayern.

Marcus Rashford update

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Marcus Rashford has offered an update on his recovery from a knee injury following his absence for Barcelona in recent weeks.

The England international has netted 10 and delivered 13 assists in 34 matches but has been missing for his club's previous two fixtures. Barcelona confirmed on Thursday via a club statement that Rashford has returned to training.

The 28-year-old then shared an update on Instagram, posting photos of himself back with the squad and captioning it: "Back on the grass after a few weeks out."

The transfer deal between United and Barcelona includes a £26million buyout clause. Rashford has openly expressed his wish to remain at the Camp Nou, despite suggestions that a change in management at United could see him stay with his childhood club, as he is greatly admired by Carrick.

Barcelona have had a tough time during Rashford's brief injury absence, suffering losses to Atletico Madrid and Girona. Rashford will be hoping to regain his place in the team for their home match against Levante this Sunday.