Overview
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reported to be the leading candidate for a short-term caretaker post, with Michael Carrick also discussed for an interim role.
- Darren Fletcher remains in charge after a 2-2 draw with Burnley and is set to lead the side into Sunday’s FA Cup tie against Brighton.
- United plan to delay a permanent appointment until the summer to broaden the field, with Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti and Mauricio Pochettino among those linked.
- Club figures are not planning to seek Sir Alex Ferguson’s input on the next permanent hire, according to local reporting.
- Roy Keane has publicly endorsed Eddie Howe for the long-term job as Gary Neville urges a proven, low-risk winner, and other pundits say greater transfer autonomy will be key to attracting elite coaches.