Overview
- Roy Keane named Newcastle’s Eddie Howe as his preferred permanent choice, citing calm leadership, extensive experience and recent success including Champions League qualification and a cup win.
- Gary Neville said United should “remove the risks” by targeting proven managers, pointing to Carlo Ancelotti or Thomas Tuchel and arguing the club can wait until season’s end.
- Manchester United dismissed Ruben Amorim on January 5 after 14 months, a move the club framed as focused on securing the best possible Premier League finish.
- Darren Fletcher oversaw a 2-2 draw at Burnley as caretaker, and reports indicate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick are being considered for an interim role for the rest of the season.
- The club plans to appoint a permanent manager in the summer, with a formal shortlist yet to emerge and outside links mentioning candidates such as Howe, Oliver Glasner, Gareth Southgate and Tuchel.