Manchester United faces internal disagreements in selecting a new manager, with top coaches hard to find; a repeat of the Rangnick scenario might occur! Solskjaer is willing to step in again.

Manchester United acted swiftly this week to dismiss Ruben Amorim, but there is still no clear candidate for the permanent manager role, and it may remain unresolved for some time. According to the UK’s Daily Mirror, there are also divisions within the club, with different executives backing different candidates.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe personally favors former England manager Gareth Southgate, but Southgate, much like England’s Zidane, has made it clear he does not want to get involved again and has no intention of returning to coaching. Some insiders reveal that after the takeover, Sir Jim showed limited football knowledge and has largely relied on CEO Omar Berrada and Sporting Director Jason Wilcox to run the team. In recent months, some decisions by the top management have caused dissatisfaction.

CEO Berrada, coming from Barcelona, highly respects Camp Nou legend Xavi. Xavi has shown strong interest in managing Manchester United, seeing the club as prestigious and highly respected. He believes coaching United would be an ideal job aligning with his values and vision. Xavi is willing to take over immediately but prefers to wait until summer to have sufficient time to prepare and train, allowing him to implement his plans effectively. However, other senior figures at United feel Xavi lacks Premier League coaching experience and would need assurances of adequate funds for squad rebuilding and a long-term commitment.

Director Wilcox supports former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who left Stamford Bridge for reasons similar to Amorim’s. Maresca reported to Wilcox during his time in Manchester City’s youth system, and after his dismissal, he was immediately linked with the Manchester United job.

Transfer chief Christopher Vivell favors coaches from the "Red Bull" and German systems, such as Stuttgart’s Sebastian Hoeness and Germany’s national coach Julian Nagelsmann. However, many question whether these continental coaches can adapt to the Premier League style, as illustrated by the experiences of Ralph Rangnick, Ten Hag, and Amorim.

Most of Manchester United’s senior management prefer appointing a manager with Premier League experience to replace Amorim and serve long-term. They think it is better to wait until this summer’s recruitment window to consider national team coaches who might become available after the World Cup, such as England’s Tuchel, Brazil’s Ancelotti, or the USA’s Pochettino.

Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner is currently the most likely Premier League coach to take over at Manchester United. His contract expires at the end of this season, and his release clause is low, meaning he could even join for free in the summer. However, the Red Devils have reservations about him, mainly because he has no experience managing a big club and it is unclear if he can handle the immense pressure. Also, this Austrian coach prefers a defensive 3-4-3 formation with three center-backs.

Therefore, it is uncertain whether Manchester United can reach a consensus quickly. If not, Sir Jim might have to repeat the approach taken after Solskjaer’s departure by appointing an interim permanent manager to replace Darren Fletcher, who is temporarily in charge this week, and then select a permanent head coach after the season ends.

After Solskjaer was dismissed, Manchester United initially had Carrick lead the team for three matches, during which he remained unbeaten, but was soon replaced by German coach Rangnick. That attempt was unsuccessful, as Rangnick’s win rate was even lower than Amorim’s. After his contract ended, Ten Hag was appointed as the permanent manager, while Rangnick, originally expected to become an advisor, left quietly and is now coaching Austria’s national team.

When a club needs a caretaker manager, former club legends are usually the best fit. Carrick and Van Nistelrooy are candidates. Interestingly, former manager Solskjaer is also willing to return. Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Solskjaer does not mind how long he would coach again! In 2024, when asked if he might lead the Red Devils once more, he said, "As long as Manchester United invites me, I will always say yes. It’s not appropriate to discuss a job currently held by someone else, but of course, I would accept."