United Seeks Interim Manager: Solskjaer and Carrick, in the crosshairs.

Manchester United have initiated informal conversations at an early stage with several candidates for the interim manager position, following the dismissal of their head coach, Ruben Amorim.Among the names being considered are Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick, according to sources close to the club.Furthermore, the possibility is considered that Ruud van Nistelrooy, who already had a brief interim period last season, could also take on a role.Wayne Rooney, former club footballer, has not been contacted.

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United are in search of their seventh permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in May 2013.Meanwhile, Darren Fletcher, under-18 coach, has been temporarily appointed to manage the team in the next Premier League match against Burnley and in the third round FA Cup match against Brighton & Hove Albion.

The club’s directive is leaning towards appointing an interim coach with experience until the end of the season, before making a final decision in the summer. Omar Berrada, CEO, and Jason Wilcox, director of football, have begun to explore options for the interim position.Solskjaer, who was sacked in November 2021 after three years in charge of the team, has held informal talks with United.Carrick, who had an undefeated three-match period as interim coach after Solskjaer’s departure in 2021, is available after his departure from Middlesbrough last summer.