Manchester United are keen to speak to highly-regarded Wolves manager Gary O'Neill about a 'coaching role' at Old Trafford.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly looking to restructure the Red Devils' coaching structure by building the squad under a head coach rather than a manager.
According to ESPN, Manchester United want to talk to O'Neill about “taking on a role in a new coaching structure”, but it is unclear whether he will replace Erik ten Hag or work alongside him. It is said that
However, the report states that “nothing has yet been decided” about Ten Hag's future.
The Dutchman has been under intense scrutiny due to Manchester United's lack of success in the Premier League, but victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup quarter-finals eased some of the pressure.
O'Neill has now been “informed of the Red Devils' interest in him”, but the role they intend to offer him is “not yet known”.
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O'Neill has done a fantastic job at Molineux since joining Wolves at the start of the season. The Midlands club currently sit ninth in the Premier League table and are hoping to qualify for Europe.
He also enjoyed success at Bournemouth, leading the Cherries to safety last season before being sacked, a decision that came as a huge shock to many.
The English manager is under contract with Wolves until 2026, meaning Manchester United will have to pay compensation to bring him back.
With Ten Hag's departure uncertain, several managers have been rumored to replace him at Old Trafford.
England manager Gareth Southgate has emerged as a possible candidate in recent weeks, with various media outlets claiming he is respected by many players and would be interested in taking the job.
Former Wolves player Julen Lopetegui, Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi and Brentford's Thomas Frank are also thought to have fans within Man United.
It's no surprise that O'Neill is attracting the attention of top clubs, but it seems unlikely that he would leave Wolves for Man United unless he replaces Ten Hag.
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