Thomas Tuchel Tops INEOS List as Manchester United Searches for New Manager
TalkSport Journalist Alex Crook has reported that Thomas Tuchel is now the leading candidate for Manchester United’s managerial position, ahead of Oliver Glasner from Crystal Palace and Roberto De Zerbi from Marseille.
Tuchel, who guided Chelsea to a Champions League victory in 2021, has been managing the England national team since 2024.
Manchester United’s owners, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS, are managing the club’s transition after the departure of Ruben Amorim.
Darren Fletcher has been appointed as the interim manager while discussions are ongoing with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick about a short-term caretaker role.
The club’s management sees Tuchel as a long-term solution who can implement an attacking style of play within their revamped structure.
If Tuchel returns to club management, it may coincide with England’s World Cup qualification cycle, raising questions about his availability for the national team during the 2026 tournament in North America.
The FA has not made any public comments, but sources indicate that any formal discussions about Tuchel would occur after the summer fixtures.
INEOS Preparing for the Future as World Cup Approaches
INEOS views the next managerial appointment as crucial for Manchester United’s sporting reset amid recent instability.
Officials at the club believe Tuchel’s expertise in player development and tactics aligns with their goal to modernize recruitment and ensure consistency across different departments.
England has scheduled competitive matches until the end of 2025, with significant preparations for the World Cup set to start in early 2026.
If Tuchel were to leave his national team position before then, the FA might need to expedite their succession planning during a critical time.
Currently, Tuchel remains focused on England’s international schedule, but his situation has become a significant topic of discussion in both Premier League and national-team circles.
Manchester United’s search for stability could impact England’s strategy for the upcoming World Cup.
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