Manchester United moved quickly after Ruben Amorim was dismissed early on Monday morning, beginning a short-listing process for a permanent or interim replacement. Club insiders and supporters have already identified six names believed to be under consideration.<\/p>\n
Oliver Glasner is prominent in discussions after his success at Crystal Palace with the same 3-4-3 formation to which Amorim was closely wedded. Glasner\u2019s Palace contract is expiring in the summer and he is not expected to extend. Palace would prove tough negotiators if United made an approach, but there is a view that a club already built with aspects of a 3-4-3 could benefit from a manager who has demonstrated practical success with that system.<\/p>\n
A popular, internally familiar option is Michael Carrick. Carrick famously enjoyed a three-game stint as United\u2019s caretaker manager in 2021, beating Arsenal and Villarreal either side of a draw with Chelsea before Ralf Rangnick, and ultimately Erik ten Hag, took charge. He later had a solid spell in charge of Middlesbrough, turning the Teesside outfit from Championship relegation candidates into promotion hopefuls, although a failure to reach the playoffs amid a slump in form led to his summer dismissal. The United job may be a step too far for Carrick, but an interim appointment until the end of the season is considered plausible.<\/p>\n
Sir Gareth Southgate was floated before Amorim\u2019s appointment. Former director Dan Ashworth knew Southgate from their time with England and was reportedly a big fan of a reunion. Southgate remains available after departing the England post in 2024 and has left the door open to a return to management, stressing his belief that any job must help him replicate the \u201chigher purpose\u201d he felt as England boss. Ashworth is no longer at United, but his past preference may still influence decision makers.<\/p>\n
Enzo Maresca is available after his exit from Chelsea and represents a Premier League-proven candidate with big-game experience. Andoni Iraola is another name cited for his work at Bournemouth, where he has produced competitive seasons while key players moved on in significant transfers; his contract is due to expire this summer. Finally, Xavi has been linked due to his availability after leaving Barcelona in 2024, his title-winning record and the reported willingness to consider Old Trafford. Each option carries practical and political considerations as United decide their next step.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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