{"id":38077,"date":"2026-01-19T20:35:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T01:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/bundesliga-manager-has-emerged-as-a-target-for-man-uniteds-head-coaching-job\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T20:35:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T01:35:39","slug":"bundesliga-manager-has-emerged-as-a-target-for-man-uniteds-head-coaching-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/bundesliga-manager-has-emerged-as-a-target-for-man-uniteds-head-coaching-job\/","title":{"rendered":"Bundesliga manager has emerged as a target for Man United&#8217;s head coaching job"},"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\/19\/bundesliga-manager-has-emerged-as-a-target-for-man-uniteds-head-coaching-job\/#Man_United_still_considering_options\" >Man United still considering options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/bundesliga-manager-has-emerged-as-a-target-for-man-uniteds-head-coaching-job\/#Red_Devils_need_a_complete_reset_of_philosophy\" >Red Devils need a complete reset of philosophy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manchester United have added Niko Kovac to their list of potential managers this summer, according to journalist Rudy Galetti.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Croatian tactician, currently at Borussia Dortmund, has attracted increasing attention from top European clubs, including Chelsea, who had explored his potential before appointing Liam Rosenior.<\/p>\n<p>However, Kovac immediately ruled out leaving the club midway through the season and reinforced his commitment to Dortmund.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Carrick has been appointed United&#8217;s caretaker manager until the end of the season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Man_United_still_considering_options\"><\/span>Man United still considering options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The decision reflects United&#8217;s desire to reset the project, assess the squad and fully evaluate long-term options before committing to a permanent appointment.<\/p>\n<p>Carrick&#8217;s role is only temporary and INEOS and the club&#8217;s executives will leave no stone unturned in their search for a manager.<\/p>\n<p>Kovac has successfully rebuilt his reputation at Borussia Dortmund since taking over. His journey at BVB has been one of stability, tactical clarity and efficient team management.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dortmund&#8217;s Kovac:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>appointed<\/strong>: January 2025<br \/><strong>predecessor<\/strong>: Nuri Sahin fired after 7 turbulent months<br \/><strong>initial<\/strong> <strong>contract<\/strong>:Until June 2026<br \/><strong>expansion<\/strong>: Early renewal in August 2025, extended until June 2027<\/p>\n<p>Under Kovac, Dortmund have regained an identity of being compact, aggressive, efficient in transition and effective without the ball.<\/p>\n<p>His methods have been widely praised and his team currently sit second in the Bundesliga, just 11 points behind historically dominant Bayern Munich.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Devils_need_a_complete_reset_of_philosophy\"><\/span>Red Devils need a complete reset of philosophy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/borussia-dortmund-v-sv-werder-bremen-bundesliga-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/borussia-dortmund-v-sv-werder-bremen-bundesliga-630x420.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/borussia-dortmund-v-sv-werder-bremen-bundesliga-768x512.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/borussia-dortmund-v-sv-werder-bremen-bundesliga-770x513.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/borussia-dortmund-v-sv-werder-bremen-bundesliga-900x600.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/borussia-dortmund-v-sv-werder-bremen-bundesliga-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/borussia-dortmund-v-sv-werder-bremen-bundesliga-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/borussia-dortmund-v-sv-werder-bremen-bundesliga.jpg.webp 1950w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac (Photo by Christof Koepsel\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>United are looking for a manager who can reboot the team&#8217;s culture and structure, and Kovac ticks some key boxes.<\/p>\n<p>Kovac&#8217;s contract with BVB runs until 2027, and German sources claim that Dortmund consider Kovac to be essential to their medium-term sporting vision.<\/p>\n<p>INEOS is currently at the heart of the club&#8217;s structure, with his appointment in the summer of 2026 expected to shape the club&#8217;s next era.<\/p>\n<p>Kovac is currently one of the most attractive options, but it could be very difficult to lure him away from Dortmund.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Source: Man United are actively monitoring English midfielder as Spurs player of interest <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United have added Niko Kovac to their list of potential managers this summer, according to journalist Rudy Galetti. The Croatian tactician, currently at Borussia Dortmund, has attracted increasing attention from top European clubs, including Chelsea, who had explored his potential before appointing Liam Rosenior. 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