Manchester United has held initial informal talks with several potential interim managers, including Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick, following the sacking of head coach Ruben Amorim on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Launching ESPN, Ruud van Nistelrooy - who had led the interim team for four matches last season between the dismissal of Erik ten Hag and the appointment of Amorim - was also considered for the role.
Meanwhile, former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has not been contacted.
Before finding an interim manager, The Red Devils had appointed U-18 coach Darren Fletcher for a temporary period in the English League match against Burnley on Thursday, January 8, 2026, early morning WIB.
He is also projected to lead the FA Cup Third Round match against Brighton & Hove Albion at home on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Club hierarchy have so far tended to appoint experienced interim managers until the end of the season before making a permanent appointment in the summer.
CEO Omar Berrada and Director of Football Jason Wilcox have started a process of exploratory talks with potential interim managers.
Former Manchester United manager Solskjaer, who was sacked in November 2021 after three years in charge, has held informal talks with the club.
The former Red Devils striker has been unemployed since being sacked by Besiktas in August 2025.
Then Carrick, who has an unbeaten record in three games as interim manager after Solskjaer's departure in 2021, is available after leaving Middlesbrough last summer. He has been leading the Championship team for almost three years.
Discussions with potential interim managers are aimed at gauging interest and availability. A number of options are being considered.
Meanwhile, following Ruben Amorim's dismissal, The Red Devils are looking for their seventh permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement in May 2013.
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