Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in talks to return to Manchester United as caretaker manager of the Red Devils, but current interim manager Darren Fletcher remains an option for the remainder of the season.
The current caretaker is Darren Fletcher (Image: Getty Images)
Darren Fletcher believes he would be ready to become Manchester United’s full-time manager if the opportunity arises. The former midfielder has been interim manager of the Red Devils since Ruben Amorim was sacked earlier this month.
He secured a 2-2 draw with Burnley in their first game and will be in charge of Sunday’s FA Cup third round tie against Brighton. This game could be Fletcher’s last, with United bosses holding talks with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær on Saturday about a second interim spell.
Nevertheless, the possibility of Fletcher’s stay being extended is still not ruled out. And the Scot said he felt he could take on the job if offered. “I’ve always been very relaxed about my future,” Fletcher said. “It was really fun, I tried to have fun.
“I think I’m pretty prepared. I’ve always tried to prepare myself to be a manager in the future. It was something I always thought maybe I might be pretty good at or something I enjoy doing.”
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“I’m not desperately trying to do it. I want to prepare to be a manager and one day that opportunity may come and I know I’m ready for it.”
“But even if it doesn’t, I’ll be happy with that. If that means I stay with the under-18s coaching, I’ll be really happy.”
Regardless of who manages United for the remainder of the campaign, leaders have already begun considering who they want to be their permanent manager. It is said that many of the World Cup managers have already been included in the shortlist for next summer’s tournament.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in talks to return to Manchester United (Image: Getty Images)
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England manager Thomas Tuchel is also an option, with the German player’s contract set to expire at the end of the tournament. Brazil and United States managers Carlo Ancelotti and Mauricio Pochettino are also in the same position, and United are said to be considering the deal.
Asked about the club’s future direction, Fletcher added: “It’s not my decision and ultimately the club needs to do what the senior people in their roles within the club think is best.”
“They need to know what plans they have going forward for Manchester United’s success and I’m sure they will do that.”
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