Who could be the next Manchester United manager?

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In the 12 years since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement at the end of the 2012-2013 season, the European giants have had 10 managers, including permanent, interim, and caretaker.

Amorim, who was supposed to be a long-term position, only had 14 months to go and abruptly left the club after a demeaning press conference where he urged the scouting department and the sporting director to “do their job”

Since United is currently sixth in the Premier League, the organization’s statement stated that it was “the right time to make a change” and that former player and academy coach Darren Fletcher would lead the team for its next two games.

Who are the odds on the new United manager?

Fans, experts, and the British media have been circulating a few names, but the most successful Premier League club have not yet provided any information regarding the hiring of their next manager.

Former Premier League players, current Premier League managers, sacked Premier League managers, and England managers are among them:

Oliver Glasner

The current Crystal Palace manager, who won their first FA Cup title in 2025, was given a spot in the UEFA Europa League during the 2025-26 season.

Given that Glasner is likely to leave Palace this year, he has been one of the most closely linked people for the position at United. At the end of the current season, the Austrian’s contract with the club expires, and he has indicated that negotiations are still pending for a new deal.

The 51-year-old has managed two teams in the top division of Austria as well as Wolfsburg and Eintracht Frankfurt in the German league for 11 years.

Darren Fletcher

The former United midfielder, who first joined the club in 2003 and spent 12 years playing for Ferguson, is one of the favorites to succeed in becoming interim manager.

Fletcher was the first to take over United’s academy after Amorim’s departure, and he has been there since July.

The 41-year-old could follow his former teammate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s footsteps, who became a firm fan favorite while he was still a player in his early years.

Enzo Maresca

Maresca left Chelsea in the same way Amorim did Amorim at United, but the Italian won the UEFA Conference League and Club World Cup during his first season there.

Before being taken over by Chelsea, the former Manchester City U-23 and Parma manager reclaimed Leicester City’s place in the 2024 Premier League.

Maresca has been given a chance to break into the top flight of European football, and Old Trafford might be his next stop.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Solskjaer’s reputation has been endeared to the club’s faithful, who claim that his knowledge of the “Fergie Way” could restore the club’s former glory days.

The Norwegian won no major prizes while he was in charge of United’s athletic team, but he did so in the Europa League final and the 2021 championship.

After eight months in charge, Solskjaer was fired by Turkish side Besiktas. He is currently unemployed.

Thomas Tuchel

Although the Three Lions’ current manager is aiming to win the forthcoming World Cup, his name is being considered for the position at United before the new season officially launches in August 2026.