Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Manchester United in Talks for Interim Manager
Manchester United have started talking to some people who might be their new temporary managers.
They have talked to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who used to manage them, and Michael Carrick, who used to play for them.
They also talked to Ruud van Nistelrooy, who also used to play for them.
Darren Fletcher, who coaches the under-18 team, is managing the team for now.
They want to find someone experienced to help them until the end of the season.
They are currently sixth in the league and want to get into the Champions League.
They have had a lot of managers since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013.
Darren Fletcher spoke to Sir Alex Ferguson before taking the job to get his blessing.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has been linked but says he is committed to his current role.
Manchester United have begun talks with potential interim managers after sacking Ruben Amorim.
Candidates include former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and ex-players Michael Carrick and Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Talks are exploratory to check interest and availability.
Darren Fletcher, who coaches the under-18 side, is currently the interim manager and sought Sir Alex Ferguson's blessing before taking the role.
Manchester United are looking for their seventh permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
- Who
- Manchester United
- What
- Talks with potential interim managers
- When
- After sacking Ruben Amorim
- Where
- Manchester, UK
- Why
- To steady the ship until the end of the season
Manchester United
Crystal Palace
Managerial Interest
Manchester United
Manchester United are actively seeking an interim manager after sacking Ruben Amorim, with candidates including Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Michael Carrick, and Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has been linked with the Manchester United job but has stated he is fully committed to his current role and will not discuss other clubs.
- Current Manager
- Darren Fletcher (interim)
- Potential Candidates
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Michael Carrick, Ruud van Nistelrooy
- Current League Position
- 6th in the Premier League
- Next Matches
- Burnley (Premier League), Brighton (FA Cup)
- Last Permanent Manager Appointment
- 2013 (Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement)
- Goals Scored
- 3rd most in the league
- Set-Piece Goals
- Most in the league since the start of the season
Sources
Manchester United hold talks with potential replacements including former manager after Ruben Amorim sacking: Report
‘All happened very quickly’: Darren Fletcher opens up about his future as Manchester United manager following Burnley clash
Darren Fletcher reveals why he spoke to Sir Alex Ferguson before taking up the interim manager role at Manchester United
