Ole Gunnar Solskjær is being backed for a shock return to Man United as Amorim's replacement.
Monday morning marked the end of Ruben Amorim's 14 month stint in charge of Man United as the club announced his dismissal just after 10 am.
Consecutive 1-1 draws with relegation candidates Wolves and Leeds proved to be the nail in the coffin for the Portueguese tactician who ended his time in charge with the worst win percentage of any Man United manager in the post Alex Ferguson era (31.9%).
Clashes behind the scenes with the hierarchy of the club and a lack of belief in his tactical vision left the decision makers at Old Trafford with no choice but to dismiss Amorim.
The search for a replacement is underway and to everyone's surprise, a familiar name has appeared at the top of the betting.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who managed Man United for 109 Premier League games from the 18/19 season until the 21/22 season, is reportedly under consideration as a replacement for Amorim until the end of the season.
He has been backed into as short as 2/1 with some bookmakers.
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Next Man United Manager Odds
| Manager | Best Price | Worst Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ole Gunnar Solskjaer | 4/1 | 2/1 |
| Darren Fletcher | 6/1 | 2/1 |
| Oliver Glasner | 8/1 | 2/1 |
| Michael Carrick | 12/1 | 11/2 |
| Enzo Maresca | 12/1 | 5/1 |
| Gareth Southgate | 14/1 | 4/1 |
| Xavi Hernandez | 16/1 | 10/1 |
Last updated on 06/01/2026 at 11:45.
Who is favourite to be next Manchester United manager?
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is currently the best price favourite to become the next Man United manager at a best price of 4/1 with 888Sport.
Ole Gunnar Solskjær remains one of the most intriguing names in the market, having previously spent nearly three years in charge of Manchester United during his first spell as manager.
He has been backed into favourite from as long as 33/1 yesterday.
Darren Fletcher is the second favourite at a best price of 6/1 with bet365.
Fletcher will be in charge of the game against Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday, but rumours suggest there is a chance that the United under 18's coach could keep the role until at least the end of the season.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to Man United Odds
Ole Gunnar Solskjær remains one of the most intriguing names in the market, having previously spent nearly three years in charge of Manchester United during his first spell as manager.
After initially arriving as caretaker from Molde in 2018 and sparking an impressive upturn in results, he went on to guide United to a second-place Premier League finish and a Europa League final, while also overseeing a significant refresh of the squad and a shift back toward youth-focused recruitment.
His tenure ultimately ended after a difficult run of form in the 2021-22 season, but many supporters still associate him with a more unified dressing room and a style built around counter-attacking pace and identity.
At 4/1, the market reflects the idea that Solskjær could be seen as a realistic - if romantic - option should United decide to revisit a figure who already knows the club, the environment and the expectations that come with the job.
