Next Man United manager odds: Who will replace Ruben Amorim as Darren Fletcher named as interim boss?

The Portuguese boss, 40, was sacked by the club this morning (January 5), with former player Darren Fletcher being named as interim boss.

It comes after the Red Devils drew 1-1 with Leeds United at the weekend, with the Old Trafford side currently sixth in the Premier League.

Amorim held a transparent press conference after the game, where he confirmed he planned to leave Old Trafford when his contract expired at the end of next season.

The ex-Man United gaffer is the second managerial fatality of the Premier League in 2026, with Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca walking away from the club a few days ago. This is also the third season in four years where the club’s manager has been sacked mid-season.

Now, the race is on to find Amorim’s replacement - and with a club as prestigious as Man United, the board is expected to be able to pick and choose whoever they would like.

Shane Orton, spokesperson for SportsCasting, said: “Once Ruben Amorim was sacked, the Manchester United manager market immediately snapped into focus. This is no longer about pressure or speculation - it’s a live vacancy, and the odds now reflect that reality.

“Oliver Glasner moving to the front of the market reflects how highly his work at Crystal Palace is regarded, particularly his ability to stabilise squads and deliver results in demanding environments.

“Enzo Maresca sitting close behind also makes sense - his recent success and availability position him as a flexible, modern option if United want to move quickly.

“Unai Emery’s presence in the betting underlines that proven Premier League pedigree still carries significant weight. His work at Aston Villa ensures he remains firmly in the conversation, even as the market shows a clear appetite for progressive profiles.”

Here are the full odds for the next Man United manager:

Oliver Glasner 3/1

Enzo Maresca 9/2

Unai Emery 6/1

Laurent Blanc 13/2

Xavi 8/1

Andoni Iraola 10/1

Gareth Southgate 10/1

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 12/1

Kieran McKenna 14/1

Michael Carrick 14/1

Antonio Conte 16/1

Marco Silva 20/1

Mauricio Pochettino 20/1

Edin Terzic 25/1

Jose Mourinho 25/1

Ruud van Nistelrooy 25/1

Roy Keane 28/1

David Moyes 33/1

Fabian Hurzeler 33/1

Luis Enrique 33/1

Marco Rose 33/1

Regis Le Bris 33/1

Erik ten Hag 40/1

Wayne Rooney 50/1