“Amazing” manager ready to replace Amorim and salvage United’s shaky campaign – report

Ruben Amorim has departed his role as Manchester United head coach, INEOS dismissing him after a 14‑month stint at M16. In the meantime, Darren Fletcher, who was overseeing United’s under‑18s, will step up to guide the first team. Confusion over successor Yet conflicting reports swirl around the next head coach appointment. While anticipation builds over what Fletcher might bring, the real intrigue lies in INEOS’ long‑term vision for United’s technical bench. There are suggestions that if the right candidate among those being considered becomes available, United’s decision‑makers are expected to act swiftly. But, there is also growing talk of a caretaker manager being installed to steady the ship, with a permanent appointment deferred until the summer. Solskjaer ready to return Into this uncertainty steps Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who is backing himself to take on the caretaker role. As Rich Fay of Manchester World reports: “Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would be interested in a shock Manchester United return as caretaker head coach after the club parted company with Ruben Amorim.” Having been dismissed from his position at Besiktas last August, Solskjaer is readily available. A familiar formula Despite the sour end to his United tenure, just one win in his final seven league matches, the Norwegian oversaw memorable highs. Taking charge after Jose Mourinho’s exit, Solskjaer won his first seven games as interim boss. Most famously, he masterminded that unforgettable Champions League round‑of‑16 triumph over PSG in Paris. Thus, the prospect of Solskjaer returning to the interim or caretaker role he once thrived in remains a tempting proposition. Matic “endorses” the move Former United midfielder Nemanja Matic has already voiced his support: “We finished second and third under him. There was an atmosphere in the team that we weren’t happy finishing second, but when you see the results now, we did amazingly,” reflected Matic recently on the 52‑year‑old Scandinavian. Waiting game For now, it is a case of wait and see. Should United turn to Solskjaer for a sensational Old Trafford comeback, he may well provide the lift this side desperately needs to secure a European spot. The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Daniel Onguko Dan is a writer with The Peoples Person, an avid Manchester United fan whose passion for the Red Devils evolved into writing about them. He was introduced to United back in 2008, and his love for the club has continued to grow ever since. Like every other United fan, he believes the club will soon return to its rightful place and strives to reflect that belief in his writing. While he has also written about other Premier League sides, including Arsenal for Just Arsenal and The Arsenal Analysis Blogspot, Dan lives and breathes Manchester United.