Fabrizio Romano: Manchester United 'aware' manager wants job as 'process' to replace Ruben Amorim starts
The latest Man Utd news as they search for a replacement for sacked head coach Ruben Amorim.
Manchester United are aware that former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would be interested in a shock return to the club as caretaker head coach.
United are on the search for a new caretaker boss after they parted company with Ruben Amorim on Monday morning. Darren Fletcher will take charge of the club when they face Burnley in the Premier League tomorrow night and could also be in charge when they host Brighton in the FA Cup this weekend.
United then intend to appoint a caretaker head coach to lead them until the end of the season, before a permanent successor to Amorim is appointed at the end of the campaign. Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is an early standout candidate for the role, with United keen to appoint someone with Premier League experience.
United 'aware' of Solskjaer interest in role
Manchester World exclusively revealed on Monday that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is interested in a return to Manchester United as a caretaker head coach. Solskjaer has been out of managerial work since he was sacked by Turkish club Besiktas back in August. It was his first managerial job since he left his role as United manager in November 2021.
Michael Carrick replaced Solskjaer as a caretaker manager when he was dismissed, and the former United midfielder is another potential candidate for the temporary vacancy at Old Trafford. United do not expect to appoint a permanent successor to Ruben Amorim until the end of the season and are expected to appoint a caretaker head coach following Darren Fletcher's reign as an interim.
Taking to social media on Tuesday morning, notorious transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano corroborated our information and claimed United are aware of Solskjaer's interest in a return. It is suggested United will begin their search for a new caretaker head coach on Tuesday.
"Manchester United, aware of Ole Gunnar Solksjær being keen on return even on a six month contract," Romano posted on X. "Solskjær would love to be back and help Man United as caretaker manager. #MUFC start internal process today to assess short term options — then new permanent manager from June."
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