Manchester United can forget Glasner by hiring ‘Europe’s youngest coach’

It was almost expected that Ruben Amorim would successfully retain his position as Manchester United manager, given his outburst after the recent 1-1 draw with Leeds United.

But his firing first thing Monday morning may have come as a bit of a surprise, given that he had clearly wanted an immediate change in leadership.

It was reported that there was a rift in their relationship before the weekend’s draw, with Jason Wilcox at the forefront of the issue.

However, he and the rest of the hierarchy now have a huge task of finding a long-term solution, with Darren Fletcher currently filling the role on an interim basis.

A number of names have already been linked with a potential move to Old Trafford, which could finally get the club back on the right track in the Premier League.

Manchester United want to appoint top-level manager to replace Amorim

In the hours since Amorim’s sudden departure from United, the Red Devils have seen countless names join their squad, including Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner.

The Austrian has consistently voiced his dissatisfaction with the lack of funds at Selhurst Park in recent months, while refusing to make any progress on his current contract.

His contract in London is due to expire at the end of the campaign and he could become a cheap and effective option for the Red Devils hierarchy in the coming weeks.

Glasner is not the only player on the shortlist at the moment, with German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann also currently being considered.

According to The Independent, INEOS are full of praise for the 38-year-old, but given his current commitments, it may be highly unlikely that a deal will be finalized in the coming months.

However, he says a deal could be floated in the summer, especially after he leads Germany to this summer’s World Cup.

Christopher Wibel is familiar with his work at Red Bull Leipzig, so there is already a natural connection.

Why Nagelsmann is a better option than Glasner

Glasner has become a household name in England’s top flight over the past few years, thanks to the success he has endured while managing Crystal Palace.

He led the Eagles to their first ever major trophy at the end of last season, before defeating Manchester City 1-0 at Wembley in the FA Cup final.

The Austrian has since confirmed his success in the Community Shield in August and also took charge of the club’s first ever trip to Europe in the 2025/26 season.

His current contract situation certainly makes him a more viable option for INEOS, but they need to seize the opportunity to target Nagelsmann.

Despite only being 38 years old, the German has already amassed an impressive resume, having spent 18 months in charge of his country while managing Bayern Munich.

He won the Bundesliga title in the 2021/22 season, while achieving a record of 71% winning percentage and 2.3 goals scored in the German top flight.

Nagelsmann has won two Supercup titles during his managerial career and is proud of hisEurope’s best young coach” said journalist Josh Bunting.

It’s unclear how open he is to taking the reins at Old Trafford, but it’s safe to say he’s already won more trophies and success than Glasner, despite being 13 years younger.

Described as “phenomenal” by one analyst, Nagelsmann has experience winning trophies, something United have severely lacked in recent seasons.

There are very few managers who can achieve the same winning percentage as the German, and Glasner only achieved a winning percentage of 45% in his two years at Selhurst Park.

The German also boasts the ability to develop and shape his career around a move to Manchester, which could see him play a role for many years to come.

His experience at the top level should be crucial as they aim to sign him in the coming months, and the youngster should be the club’s first target to replace Amorim.