Beyond that, though, it seems Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is close to a return<\/a> and could take charge until the end of the season.<\/p>\n Who do YOU want as the next Man Utd manager? <\/p>\n What traits are you looking for?<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n That gives Ineos enough time to scour the market and make a permanent appointment in the summer. Reports suggest United want a head coach with Premier League experience, but if a world-class manager becomes available, they would surely be left with no choice.<\/p>\n The list of managerial candidates for United seems to be constantly growing. Initially, Oliver Glasner was considered favourite<\/a>, but now the search has been blown wide open.<\/p>\n Diego Simeone<\/a> has twice reached the Champions League final with Atletico Madrid, and has also won two La Liga titles with the Spanish outfit.<\/p>\n Simeone is widely viewed as one of Europe\u2019s best coaches, and he has made some interesting comments since the United vacancy appeared.<\/p>\n Prove me wrong\u2026 Carlo Ancelotti should be Ineos\u2019 top option to become permanent manager this summer! <\/p>\n Do you think Ancelotti would be a success? Do we stand a chance of getting him?<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc47 Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say <\/p>\n As per Teledeporte\u2019s<\/a> TikTok channel, Simeone said: \u201cAs coaches, we never close doors, because we understand that football and life can change constantly. So it\u2019s clear that from where I am now, I\u2019m not closing any door.\u201d <\/p>\n Without directly mentioning United, Simeone has made it clear that he is not opposed to the idea of leaving Atleti.<\/p>\n Gary Neville and Roy Keane want Diego Simeone<\/p>\n Following Ruben Amorim\u2019s sacking at United, club legends Gary Neville and Roy Keane have naturally been quizzed on who they think should sit in the hot seat next.<\/p>\n Keane has recommended Simeone to United<\/a>, saying: \u201cI think he would just create a havoc, but good havoc. I think he\u2019d rock up to that place and say, \u2018This is how you do things.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Next](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/UIF-94-819x1024.png\")
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