Fabrizio Romano names 2 ex-Premier League managers Man Utd want to replace Ruben Amorim who they've 'met with'
Man United are looking to appoint a permanent replacement for Amorim in the summer.
Ruben Amorim’s sacking has turned what was already a turbulent season for Manchester United into a real rollercoaster. They are just two points off the Champions League places, and after a 2-2 draw against Burnley in their first game without Amorim, will hope to improve in the coming weeks.
Darren Fletcher is in interim charge, but the club are also in talks with Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to take charge for the rest of the season. It is understood that they will sign a permanent replacement for Amorim in the summer.
In terms of potential replacements, Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner is a possible option, although he also employs a 3-4-3 formation. England manager Thomas Tuchel has been touted, as has Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi. United have already met with two of them.
Romano says Man United like De Zerbi and Tuchel
Both Roberto De Zerbi, and Thomas Tuchel were of interest for United in the summer of 2024, when INEOS considered sacking Erik Ten Hag after the FA Cup win. They instead opted to keep the Dutchman and ended up replacing him with Amorim later in the year.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed on his YouTube channel that both are viable options for United. He said: “For sure, the two names that were on the list of INEOS group in the summer of 2024, when Manchester United considered the opportunity to go for a new coach and fire Erik ten Hag.
“The two names were Thomas Tuchel, who is now busy with England, and Roberto De Zerbi, who is now busy with Marseille. These two managers met with Manchester United management in the summer of 2024. Now it's different.
“Of course, Man United are in a better position, in terms of the players they have, a project they have. But of course, this is going to be a long conversation.”
Scholes backs United to appoint Tuchel
Out of these two names, Tuchel is perhaps the most interesting, because his contract at England is due to expire after the World Cup, meaning that he should be available in the summer, if United wanted to appoint him.
The German manager has a proven track record in the Premier League with Chelsea, and managed to take the Blues to glory in the Champions League too. He would be an excellent choice for instant stability, but also long-term trophy success.
Former Man United midfielder Paul Scholes believes the England boss would be the ideal replacement for Amorim. He said: “Number one for me, which I’d do in the summer, is Thomas Tuchel all day long.
“I think Tuchel is one of the very best out there. His contract with England is only until the summer. He could be quite difficult to handle, but he's done it at big clubs, and he’s turned England around as well of late.”
Tuchel and De Zerbi remain two of the favourites to take over from whoever the interim manager will be, alongside Oliver Glasner, Xavi, Gareth Southgate and Andoni Iraola.