Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
January 2026
Reports claim Solskjaer is in talks to return as United’s interim manager after Amorim’s exit, with details emerging on a proposed pay package. Norwegian outlet claims United see him as a cheaper caretaker option, with wages suggested at £50,000–£60,000 per week plus bonuses tied to outcomes like Champions League qualification.
Kyle Walker
January 2026
United supporters want action after Walker appeared to stamp on Dorgu during the 2-2 draw at Turf Moor, with no red card shown. The flashpoint came late in the match as United also complained about a disallowed Martinez goal. Fans argue VAR should have reviewed the stamp and are calling for FA intervention.
Ruben Amorim
January 2026
Ruben Amorim is being linked with a fast move into another high-level job after United dismissed him, with reports suggesting a prominent replacement role is already being lined up. His exit followed a public rant after the Leeds draw, where he demanded authority as “manager” and criticised internal departments. United acted within 24 hours, ending his 14-month spell despite sixth place.
Manchester United
January 2026
Manchester United drew 2-2 at Burnley in their first match since sacking Ruben Amorim, despite Benjamin Sesko scoring twice in the second half to flip the game briefly in their favour. United trailed to an own goal, rallied after the break through Sesko, then conceded again after sloppy defending. Fletcher used a back four and restored Fernandes, but United still lacked control and needed late chances to avoid defeat.
Joshua Zirkzee
January 2026
Roma sporting director Ricky Massara said the club’s pursuit of Joshua Zirkzee is harder after Amorim’s dismissal, because a new coach can reset priorities and keep fringe players in place for reassessment. Massara confirmed Zirkzee is admired by multiple clubs, but said there are currently no active contacts and implied United’s uncertainty may delay exits until the new setup decides who stays and who goes this month.
Ruben Amorim
January 2026
A report claims Amorim believed early on United would not win soon, allegedly based on small signals like players tying laces and warm-up habits, and privately described the club as “broken” and players as fragile. The same report links his deteriorating relationship with the hierarchy to public criticism after the Leeds draw, plus frustrations over physicality, duels, and comments about squad quality and certain signings, which reportedly damaged trust.
Carlos Fernandes
January 2026
Amorim’s assistant Carlos Fernandes thanked United players, staff and fans in a public goodbye, stressing pride in serving the club and hinting the job tests character as much as football knowledge. Fernandes posted on Instagram, focusing on gratitude to Carrington departments and the squad rather than the fallout. Reports also claim Amorim left Carrington upbeat, joking with staff, and appeared relaxed in public later that day.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
January 2026
A report says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a leading contender to return as Manchester United caretaker manager after Ruben Amorim’s dismissal. United are assessing caretaker options, with Solskjaer’s local base and past interim-to-permanent pathway cited as factors, alongside van Nistelrooy as another candidate.
