"Manchester United have held preliminary talks with former players Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about becoming the club's caretaker manager until the end of the season. Talks are at a very early, sounding out stage and it is not yet known who the leading contender is to temporarily replace Ruben Amorim for the rest of the campaign. Amorim was sacked on Monday after a turbulent 14 months in charge, with former United midfielder Fletcher appointed interim manager."
"Director of football Jason Wilcox has spoken to Fletcher and his former United team-mates Solskjaer and Carrick about taking the role, while another former United player Ruud van Nistelrooy is also believed to be a contender. Van Nistelrooy managed three victories and a draw in his four games as caretaker boss in 2024. Solskjaer initially took charge in a similar fashion when United sacked Jose Mourinho in 2018, and he then became the full-time manager for three years before leaving in 2021."
Manchester United has held early, preliminary talks with former players Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about serving as caretaker manager until the end of the season. Ruben Amorim was sacked after 14 turbulent months in charge, and Fletcher has been appointed interim manager until a caretaker is named. Director of football Jason Wilcox has contacted the former players, and Ruud van Nistelrooy is also believed to be a contender after a strong caretaker run in 2024. Solskjaer previously became full-time after a caretaker spell; Carrick has been out of work since leaving Middlesbrough. Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner and Roberto de Zerbi are early contenders for the permanent role, with Glasner denying any implication of interest.
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