The announcement is imminent as a major media outlet reveals the top candidate to become Manchester United's interim manager, replacing Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim, who has been dismissed.
On 12 Jan 2026 GMT+7, a leading media source revealed the front-runner to take over as interim manager of the Premier League giants Manchester United, replacing former Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim, who was dismissed following his public criticism of the club's senior board during a press conference after a 1-1 draw with Leeds United.
The vacancy at Old Trafford has sparked links to numerous managerial candidates. However, the most talked-about names are Ole Gunnar Solskjær, who has previously managed the club both temporarily and permanently, and Michael Carrick, who has also served as caretaker. Both have met with Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox.
Recently, Mike Keegan, a prominent sports journalist from the Daily Mail, stated that Michael Carrick has emerged as the clear front-runner to become Manchester United's interim manager until the end of the season, with an official announcement expected today.
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