OFFICIAL, NOW: Jubilation currently ongoing at London Carrington as Jim Ratcliffe welcome new Man United Manager after reaching Verbal agreement last night with the club

Manchester United confirm managerial reset as Ratcliffe welcomes new interim plans

Celebrations are reportedly underway at Carrington as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS move swiftly following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim, with Manchester United reaching a verbal agreement on their next managerial step late last night.

After 14 disappointing months in charge, United finally pulled the trigger on Amorim’s tenure. A heated confrontation with director of football Jason Wilcox, coupled with controversial remarks following the draw against Leeds United, left the club’s hierarchy with little option but to act. Poor results, an unconvincing playing style, and a noticeable reluctance to integrate academy talent further eroded his standing.

Darren Fletcher has been handed temporary control of the first team and has already overseen signs of improvement, most notably during the recent win over Burnley. He is expected to remain in charge at least through the upcoming FA Cup clash with Brighton.

Interim plans taking shape

INEOS, however, are keen to appoint a more experienced figure to steady the ship for the remainder of the season. At present, the shortlist is understood to include former United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his ex-assistant Michael Carrick.

Solskjaer’s potential return is reportedly supported by several senior players within the squad. The Norwegian is said to be open to staying on permanently should he succeed in guiding United back into the Champions League.

Not everyone is convinced, though. Club legend Gary Neville has urged the owners to avoid short-term risks and instead focus on elite, proven winners.

Neville urges United to think bigger

Speaking to Sky Sports, Neville suggested that United should target managers with a proven track record at the very highest level, naming Thomas Tuchel and Carlo Ancelotti as ideal long-term candidates.

“They should remove the risks,” Neville said. “If they can get a Carlo Ancelotti or a Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season — a manager of that calibre — then it makes sense to wait.

“For over 12 years, the football hasn’t been good enough. If you look at the appointments in that time, José Mourinho is the only one who really met the club’s criteria.

“You need someone who knows the league, has managed in Europe, won the Champions League, won titles, and can handle pressure at the biggest clubs. That points you towards Ancelotti and Tuchel.”

Neville added that elite managers of that stature are unlikely to be fazed by external scrutiny, something United desperately need as they attempt to restore their former dominance.

What happens next?

Both Tuchel and Ancelotti are currently tied up with international commitments, but opportunities could emerge once the World Cup concludes. Until then, United appear content to stabilise under an interim solution while planning a decisive long-term appointment.

For now, the focus remains on regaining consistency, repairing the club’s identity, and ensuring the next managerial decision finally moves Manchester United forward rather than repeating past mistakes.