Since Carrick was appointed as Ruben Amorim's interim replacement, Manchester United has enjoyed a significant resurgence in performance. Under his leadership, the team has secured six wins, one draw, and just one loss. Many are calling for the former midfielder to take the job permanently, while some pundits argue the Red Devils should look elsewhere.

Addressing the topic, Evra told Stake: "I don't speak to the Manchester United board or Sir Jim Ratcliffe, but honestly, and with no disrespect to PSG or Nasser Al-Khelaifi, I think Luis Enrique would be the perfect manager for United. I love this man; I love his philosophy, what he's been through in his personal life, and how he's overcome it, which shows his personality.

The job he's done at PSG, taking them to the Champions League without Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, or Neymar, is fantastic. Players would have to work very hard to play for United; they would have to run a lot, and I think Enrique would bring that. But I don't think we should rule out Michael Carrick; he's done a great job, and we have to give him a chance.

People want an amazing manager for Manchester United, but right now, we need someone who understands the club and the players. Enrique is a tactical genius and is great with players, but I think Carrick deserves a chance".

Beyond the technical bench, Evra has a sensational signing suggestion that would cause a huge stir in the Premier League and settle an old score with Manchester City. He has urged Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer to make the controversial leap to the Red Devils, presenting him as the perfect answer to Carlos Tevez's infamous move to the Etihad and the "RIP Fergie" banner that followed.

"Cole Palmer, if you want to annoy Man City like Carlos Tevez annoyed Man United in the past, you are more than welcome!" Evra declared, inviting the England international to become the new face of United's attack.

Despite the romance of such a move, the former left back warned that the weight of the United shirt is significantly greater than what Palmer currently experiences at Stamford Bridge. "Cole Palmer is a very promising talent and a rising star; he's signed a big contract with Chelsea, so I'm not sure if he could leave. I would welcome him with open arms if he wanted to play for Manchester United," he noted.

"When you play for Manchester United, you can't have a good month; you have to perform all year. That's the pressure of playing at this club. I can't say whether Palmer would elevate Manchester United's level, because the pressure there is different from that at Chelsea."

While the possibility of signing a forward like Palmer is exciting for fans, Evra insisted the recruitment team's immediate priority must be defense. He noted that Palmer's injury history is a cause for concern and that United cannot afford to have players who aren't consistently available for selection, given the intensity of the Premier League.

For Evra, the foundation of any great United team is built on a solid defense, a characteristic he believes has been lacking in the post-Ferguson era, as the club struggles to find consistency.

"Right now, I'm more focused on Man United improving their defense. Palmer has had a lot of injuries and needs to get back to his best," Evra warned. He remains convinced that while individual brilliance is welcome, the collective discipline of the squad is what will ultimately return the club to the top of European football.

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