Report: Man United have entered race for 54-year-old manager with a 51% win rate

A detailed view of a corner flag inside the stadium. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Manchester United are looking to bring in a quality, long-term replacement for Ruben Amorim and have identified Niko Kovac as a target. The Croatian manager has done quite well at Borussia Dortmund, and TEAMtalk reports that Chelsea was also interested in him. The Blues made contact with the Croatian manager, but they ultimately appointed Liam Rosenior as Enzo Maresca’s replacement.Man United to move for Niko Kovac?It will be interesting to see if Manchester United decide to a point manager at the end of the season. There is no doubt that he has a very agree to manage a big club like Manchester United. He has shown his quality in Germany, and he will be excited to take overat Old Trafford. Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to manage them can be quite exciting.They have the resources to build a tremendous squad and fight for major trophies. The right manager could help them get back to the top of English football once again. They have spent a substantial amount of money on quality players in recent windows, but the managers have not been able to get the best out of their team. It remains to be seen whether the Croatian can make a positive impact next season.Report: Man United join three-way January race for £26 million French starCan they land Kovac?DORTMUND, GERMANY – JANUARY 17: Head coach Niko Kovac of Borussia Dortmund reacts during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC St. Pauli at Signal Iduna Park on January 17, 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)Dortmund will not want to lose their manager any time soon, but Manchester United have the financial resources to tempt them. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few months. If Manchester United are truly interested in him, the Croatian is likely to be attracted to the idea of managing them.Kovac has a 51% win rate as a manager and has previously managed big clubs like Bayern Munich.Report: Man United eyeing Premier League powerhouse as Casemiro replacement