Man United offer “special” manager £288k-per-week contract to join, reply given
Man United plunged into crisis this week following Ruben Amorim’s brutal dismissal on Monday morning, with the Portuguese lasting just 14 months at Old Trafford before being sacked after a breakdown in relations with the hierarchy.
This tense relationship behind-the-scenes culminated in explosive post-match comments, demanding director of football Jason Wilcox and United chiefs ‘do their jobs’, and Amorim was then shown his P45 soon afterward.
Amorim’s departure leaves United sixth in the Premier League table and searching desperately for stability.
Under-18s coach Darren Fletcher will take temporary charge for tonight’s Burnley trip, but the club immediately began conversations with external candidates about a longer interim appointment until the end of the season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjær has emerged as the clear frontrunner to return to Manchester in a stunning comeback.
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The Norwegian has been in advanced talks with United’s hierarchy, with reports from his homeland suggesting that Solskjear could sign his contract on Friday to become interim boss until the end of 2025/2026.
Multiple sources confirm Solskjaer is keen on returning regardless of contract length, demonstrating his enduring connection to the club where he became a legend as a player.
The 51-year-old has been without a job since leaving Turkish side Besiktas in August after a brief spell in charge. His availability also makes him an attractive option for United, who need someone immediately without paying compensation to another club.
Solskjaer still has a house in Cheshire and remains deeply connected to Manchester, making the logistics pretty straightforward.
His potential return mirrors the circumstances of his first appointment in December 2018 when he arrived as caretaker to replace José Mourinho.
Solskjaer won 14 of his first 19 matches in that spell, earning himself a permanent three-year contract in March 2019. His overall record at United saw him win 91 of his 168 matches in charge before being sacked in November 2021 following a dismal run of form.
He could be the ideal man to steady the ship, at least for now, but INEOS are also thinking about the long-term.
Simone Inzaghi responds to huge Man United contract offer
According to Italian newspaper Tuttosport, the Red Devils have approached Simone Inzaghi about becoming their next permanent manager.
The former Inter boss currently manages Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal and United’s emissaries floated an offer that would have made him among the Premier League’s highest-paid managers at £15 million per season (roughly £288,000-per-week).
However, as per Tuttosport, it is a ‘no, thank you’ from the Italian who guided the Nerazzurri to two Champions League finals and a Serie A title in 2024, not to mention multiple Coppa Italias during his four-year stay at the San Siro.
Inzaghi and his camp apparently declined without even exploring the details further.
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The 48-year-old wants to complete his project at Al-Hilal, where he signed a two-year contract worth approximately £43 million last summer.
His side currently sit top of the Saudi Pro League with a one-point advantage over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, having won 10 matches and drawn two from 12 games.
Al-Hilal also lead their Asian Champions League group with six victories from six matches, demonstrating why the ‘special’ Inzaghi remains committed despite United’s lucrative approach.
The club guaranteed him substantial financial backing, and he continues strengthening his squad, recently pursuing Inter defenders Stefan de Vrij and Francesco Acerbi to bolster his defense.
United had also contacted Zinedine Zidane before approaching Inzaghi. However, the French legend has already committed to managing France after the 2026 World Cup, making him also unavailable.
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