Manchester United have sacked manager Ruben Amorim after just 14 months in charge, following a strained relationship with director of football Jason Wilcox. The decision came less than 24 hours after a 1-1 draw at Leeds, leaving the club searching for their seventh permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.
Under-18s head coach Darren Fletcher has taken interim charge for Wednesday's match against Burnley. Speaking ahead of the game, Fletcher described the role as a 'surreal honour' but admitted he had not considered staying on beyond the short term.
Former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has emerged as a leading candidate to take over until the end of the season. The Norwegian has held talks with the club hierarchy and has been spotted in Cheshire, indicating his readiness to return to the dugout.
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner remains the early favourite for the permanent role, while Newcastle's Eddie Howe has ruled himself out, stating he is 'very happy' at St James' Park. Club chiefs are reportedly divided on whether to appoint a successor now or wait until the summer.
Gary Neville has urged United to appoint a manager who fits the club's DNA, calling for an end to 'experiments'. Amorim's departure cost the club a £10million pay-off, adding to the financial burden of yet another managerial change.
