{"id":37243,"date":"2026-01-06T06:04:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T11:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/06\/manchester-united-bosses-expect-negotiations-with-manager-xavi-hernandez-to-progress\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T06:04:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T11:04:15","slug":"manchester-united-bosses-expect-negotiations-with-manager-xavi-hernandez-to-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/06\/manchester-united-bosses-expect-negotiations-with-manager-xavi-hernandez-to-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United bosses expect negotiations with manager Xavi Hernandez to progress"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/06\/manchester-united-bosses-expect-negotiations-with-manager-xavi-hernandez-to-progress\/#Manchester_United_set_managers_schedule\" >Manchester United set manager&#8217;s schedule<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/06\/manchester-united-bosses-expect-negotiations-with-manager-xavi-hernandez-to-progress\/#Manchester_Uniteds_next_manager_odds_Top_players_to_replace_Ruben_Amorim_ranked\" >Manchester United&#8217;s next manager odds: Top players to replace Ruben Amorim (ranked)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/06\/manchester-united-bosses-expect-negotiations-with-manager-xavi-hernandez-to-progress\/#Manchester_United_hopes_for_progress_in_negotiations_with_Xavi\" >Manchester United hopes for progress in negotiations with Xavi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Manchester United are currently expected to be in talks to bring in one of their potential manager candidates to replace Ruben Amorim, it has been reported.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"man-utd-set-managerial-timeline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_set_managers_schedule\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Manchester United set manager&#8217;s schedule<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite his constant struggles at Old Trafford, it always seemed unlikely that Man United would make a hasty decision regarding Amorim. He seemed very much their guy. But then everything fell apart between the 40-year-old and director of football Jason Wilcox, with Wilcox asking Amorim to change the system.<\/p>\n<p>This left the manager dissatisfied and reportedly felt that his departure from Old Trafford was inevitable as he was not supported by the hierarchy at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n<p>Now the Red Devils are back to square one, appointing Darren Fletcher on an interim basis and setting an already reported timeline for when their next manager will arrive.<\/p>\n<p>If INEOS waits until the summer to make a decision, the likes of Oliver Glassner and Kieran McKenna could become serious options.<\/p>\n<p>The former is set to leave Crystal Palace at the end of the season, when his contract expires, and Man United could make a move unless there is a final change.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                      \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"man-utd-next-manager-odds-favourites-to-replace-ruben-amorim\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/old-trafford-new-stadium-man-utd-jim-ratcliffe.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/old-trafford-new-stadium-man-utd-jim-ratcliffe.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=140&amp;h=98&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_Uniteds_next_manager_odds_Top_players_to_replace_Ruben_Amorim_ranked\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tManchester United&#8217;s next manager odds: Top players to replace Ruben Amorim (ranked)<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Bookmakers have opinions&#8230;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Glasner, who won the FA Cup last season and qualified for the Europa Conference League, could go down as Crystal Palace&#8217;s best ever manager by the time next summer rolls around, but a big move could be in store for him.<\/p>\n<p>However, Austrians are not the only option. Manchester United are hopeful of progressing negotiations with Xavi Hernandez, according to reports in Spain.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"man-utd-expecting-negotiations-to-advance-with-xavi\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manchester_United_hopes_for_progress_in_negotiations_with_Xavi\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Manchester United hopes for progress in negotiations with Xavi<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Barcelona legend has been unemployed since leaving the Spanish club in 2024. That&#8217;s not to say there haven&#8217;t been offers, but the 45-year-old has simply been waiting for the right opportunity to present itself, and the Man United job could be just that.<\/p>\n<p>Although his time at Barcelona ended in difficult circumstances, Xavi is remembered for a tumultuous period at the Camp Nou, winning La Liga and introducing several key stars of the academy, including Lamine Yamal.<\/p>\n<p>    In contrast, Amorim often targeted academy stars, perhaps halting the progress of impressive midfielder Koby Mainu. If there&#8217;s anyone who will benefit from Xavi&#8217;s addition, it will be Carrington alumni.<\/p>\n<p>Another problem with Amorim was in his system. His 3-4-2-1 system divided opinion at Old Trafford, but it is where Xavi can thrive. The Spaniard would immediately switch to a 4-3-3 attacking formation, bringing entertainment back to the club.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there&#8217;s no denying that it&#8217;s a bold step. Unfortunately, this was far from Xavi&#8217;s first rodeo. The former midfielder has ridden a wave of turmoil at Barcelona and could do the same at Man United.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United are currently expected to be in talks to bring in one of their potential manager candidates to replace Ruben Amorim, it has been reported. Manchester United set manager&#8217;s schedule Despite his constant struggles at Old Trafford, it always seemed unlikely that Man United would make a hasty decision regarding Amorim. 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