United planning to appoint elite 45-yo league winner as manager, he would “immediately” accept offer – report

Ruben Amorim’s turbulent Manchester United reign has come to an end after just over 13 months.  After back-to-back draws against relegation battlers Wolves and Leeds, United find themselves sitting sixth in the Premier League. In a statement, United said the club’s leadership has “reluctantly made the decision that it is the right time to make a change. This will give the team the best opportunity of the highest possible Premier League finish.” Darren Fletcher to replace Ruben Amorim United have confirmed Darren Fletcher will take charge of the team against Burnley on Wednesday.  The former United midfielder is currently Under-18s coach at Carrington. Needless to say, there are question marks over Fletcher’s ability to steady the ship at Old Trafford.  As per journalist Talksport Ben Jacobs, Fletcher will remain United’s interim manager until a suitable replacement is found.  “Backed if needed until summer but a fluid situation with a quicker mid-season appointment not ruled out if the right candidate presents,” Jacobs added. Manchester United keen on Xavi Hernandez According to Fichajes, Xavi Hernandez’s name is starting to gain traction at United.  The former Barcelona manager is without a club following his sacking in 2024. Xavi : Managerial Stats TeamFromToMatches PlayedMatches WonMatches DrawnMatches LostWin % Al Sadd28 May 20196 November 202110267171865.69 Barcelona6 November 202127 May 202414289242962.68 Total——244156414763.93 The Spanish tactician plays with four at the back and likes to dominate possession. It has been previously reported that United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, wanted Amorim to switch to a back-four formation.  The Spanish outlet claim Xavi’s profile “fits the idea of ​​leading a rebuilding project with a clear identity.” Earlier this season, Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Xavi is “studying the Premier League” and “would go immediately to Man United.” The 45-year-old Spaniard led Barca to the Supercopa de Espana and LaLiga titles. Featured image Fran Santiago via Getty Images 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 Latest Top Stories… Vishal Singh Vishal has worked in the football media industry for over six years, planning, writing, and editing content for several major outlets, including North Star Network. Vishal has a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Delhi University. Currently a writer at The Peoples Person, he covers Manchester United — a club he has been religiously following and supporting since 2012. Vishal also manages a leading MUFC fan page, The Red Devils, on Facebook with over a million likes. Big fan of ball-playing centre-backs and Harry Maguire’s knee-slide celebration!