Manchester United have begun talks with external candidates as they search for an interim manager to take charge until the end of the season, with three former Old Trafford favorites in the mix as they consider a possible return following the departure of Ruben Amorim.
Sky Sports News It was said that Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Both have spoken informally with the current caretaker about the possibility of taking charge until the end of the season. Darren Fletcher. Other candidates are expected to be called before a decision is made.
The focus is currently on finding an interim manager, but the club have not ruled out making a substantive appointment once they believe a suitable coach is available. To achieve this, United are considering a much wider pool.
Director of football Jason Wilcox is leading the process at United and, following initial informal conversations with candidates, he is expected to conduct more formal interviews before making a recommendation in the coming days. All final decisions are approved by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
No timetable has been set but it is thought the club’s bosses will want to have someone in place before the Manchester derby on January 17. Fletcher is expected to take charge of the side’s next two games, against Burnley in the Premier League on Wednesday and Brighton in the FA Cup on Sunday.
Fletcher himself is a contender for the interim role, but due to his current lack of first-team coaching experience, United’s management viewed him as a promising option for the future. Nonetheless, we’re told Fletcher has always maintained a rapport with the United players, the squad have been impressed with the early work he’s been doing with them so far and morale around the camp is pretty high.
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Watch Gary Neville’s reaction to the news of Ruben Amorim’s sacking from Manchester United.
Wilcox has already held talks with former Old Trafford favorites Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solksjaer about the interim manager role, with both seen as good possibilities to join a club he knows well. Both are currently unemployed and available without having to pay compensation.
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Oliver Glasner has dismissed speculation linking him with the vacant managerial job at Manchester United.
As talks over an interim manager continue, among those linked with a permanent manager is the manager of Crystal Palace. Oliver Glasner and in Newcastle Eddie Howe.
Glasner has six months left on his contract at Selhurst Park but stopped all talk of the position in his press conference ahead of Palace’s game against Aston Villa on Wednesday. Sky Sports live broadcast.
He said: “I am the manager of Crystal Palace. It would be a waste of time to ask any more questions. I do not talk about any other club than Crystal Palace.”
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Eddie Howe has reaffirmed his commitment to Newcastle United after being linked with the vacant Manchester United role.
Meanwhile, Howe also reiterated his commitment to Newcastle.
“I’m here 100%. I’m working as hard as I can. I don’t care if it’s something you write, good or bad, so I just ignore it and keep my head down,” he said.
“It’s about today and trying to get the team ready for Leeds (Wednesday) so my perspective, my work and my commitment to the profession will never change.”
“As long as I’m happy and can express myself in the best way that can help the team, nothing will change.”
Asked if anything could tempt him at St James’ Park, Howe said: “No, not at the moment.
“The most important thing for me is happiness in the role, happiness in the job and relationships with people around you. It’s not always good and things can change at any football club.”
“But now I’m really happy.”
Manchester United’s next five games
- wednesday: Burnley (A) – Premier League, kickoff 8:15 p.m., Sky Sports live broadcast
- sunday: Brighton (H) – FA Cup 3rd round, 4.30pm kick-off
- January 17: Man City (H) – Premier League, 12:30 PM kick-off Sky Sports live broadcast
- January 25: Arsenal (A) – Premier League, 4.30pm kick-off; Sky Sports live broadcast
- February 1: Fulham (H) – Premier League, 2pm kick-off Sky Sports live broadcast
