Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Manchester United Eyes Solskjaer, Carrick for Manager
Manchester United is looking for a new manager after Ruben Amorim was fired.
Two famous former players, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick, are being considered for the job.
Solskjaer was the manager before and had some success.
Carrick has also been a caretaker manager.
The club wants to decide quickly before the players come back to practice.
They need someone who can help the team improve and win games again.
Manchester United is considering Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick as potential interim managers.
Solskjaer has previous experience as both interim and full-time manager, with notable success in his first two seasons.
Carrick has served as caretaker manager twice and has experience managing Middlesbrough.
The club aims to finalize the appointment before the players return to training.
Darren Fletcher is currently the caretaker manager but may not be the long-term solution.
- Who
- Manchester United, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Michael Carrick, Darren Fletcher, Ruben Amorim
- What
- Manchester United is considering Solskjaer and Carrick as potential interim managers
- When
- After the FA Cup knockout and Amorim's recent sacking
- Where
- Old Trafford, Manchester United's stadium
- Why
- To find a suitable interim manager before the players return to training
- Current Manager
- Darren Fletcher (caretaker)
- Former Manager
- Ruben Amorim
- Amorim's Tenure Duration
- 14 months
- Amorim's Preferred Formation
- 3-4-3
- Recent Performance
- FA Cup knockout
- Potential Candidates
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Michael Carrick
- Solskjaer's Previous Role
- Interim and full-time manager (2018-2021)
- Carrick's Previous Role
- Caretaker manager (2018, 2021)
Sources
'But You’ve Got To...': Darren Fletcher Warns Next Manchester United Boss About Former Manager Ruben Amorim Challenge
Michael Carrick frontrunner to become Manchester United interim manager: Reports
