Manchester United have spoken to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick about the interim manager’s role as the club consider their options, it’s understood.
Ruben Amorim was fired on Monday after 14 underwhelming months ended in acrimony as things unravelled following Friday’s heated meeting with director of football Jason Wilcox.
Under-18s boss Darren Fletcher has been temporarily promoted to interim head coach for Wednesday’s Premier League trip to Burnley and could stay in charge for United’s FA Cup tie against Brighton.
The former midfielder is among those under consideration to take charge for the remainder of the season and it is understood the club spoke to former boss Solskjaer on Tuesday.
The 1999 treble hero was named as Jose Mourinho’s temporary replacement in December 2018 and got the full-time post in March 2019.
Solskjaer led United to second place in the Premier League in 2020-21 and lost that season’s Europa League final to Villarreal, before being sacked in November 2021.
The Norwegian has only managed Turkish giants Besiktas since leaving Old Trafford.
Carrick was part of Solskjaer’s coaching staff and stepped in as caretaker boss before himself leaving the club.
The former United midfielder went on to take charge of Championship side Middlesbrough between October 2022 and last June.
Ruud van Nistelrooy, who led United between Erik ten Hag’s sacking and Amorim’s arrival in November 2024, is also reportedly under consideration.
Another club great, he was sacked by Leicester towards the end of last season.