Next Man United Manager odds: Maresca favourite, Glasner 5/1 to replace Amorim

With Amorim being sacked on Monday morning, the Red Devils are after yet another new manager, with the recently dismissed Enzo Maresca the early favourite at 2/1 to take over the reigns at Old Trafford.

Next Man United Manager Odds: Betting Favourites

Odds courtesy of Sky Bet. Correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Next Man United Manager Odds: Favourites Analysed

Enzo Maresca @ 2/1

Maresca is the early favourite to succeed Amorim as United manager, with the Italian only recently finding himself out of a job after ending his time as Chelsea manager over the weekend. 

It doesn't seem as if Maresca was sacked by the Blues if reports are anything to go by, with the former Leicester manager seemingly resigning due to dissatisfaction with the Chelsea board.

He did well as Chelsea boss during his time at Stamford Bridge, with Maresca winning both the Conference League and Club World Cup last season, as well as guiding the west London outfit to a top four finish in the PL that saw them qualify for this season's Champions League.

They were doing well this year as well, with the Blues well in the hunt for a top four finish and going well in the UCL, however despite this it seems Maresca wasn't happy at the club due to the fact he wasn't given complete control of key factors.

Maresca would be a wise appointment from United if his managerial record is anything to go off, and he would most likely prefer this job over Chelsea given he'd have more control at Old Trafford in comparison to what he was afford at Stamford Bridge.

Oliver Glasner @ 5/1

The Austrian was the favourite to replace Amorim before Maresca was let go by Chelsea, and it’s not hard to see why he’d be desirable for the Red Devils given the progress he has made with Crystal Palace. 

The Austrian has also been linked to Liverpool amid growing pressure on Arne Slot at Anfield, with Glasner seemingly one of the most in-demand managers in the PL, especially given he's out of contract in the summer and won't cost a lot to get from the Eagles.

Palace have the third-lowest passes per defensive action in the Premier League, something that is rarely seen at bigger clubs. They also have the second-deepest defensive line, something that probably wouldn’t suit Old Trafford. 

Some would suggest these traits are situational and could change if he was at a more dominant team.

Despite this, he's still done an excellent job at Palace since taking over, with Glasner guiding the south London side to an FA Cup and Community Shield in 2025, as well as seeing them qualify for Europe for the first time ever. 

At 5/1 he looks a solid price, especially given he'll be very cheap as he's only contracted to Palace for another six months.

Darren Fletcher @ 5/1

Darren Fletcher is easily the most inexperienced candidate on the list of favourites to succeed Amorim, with his name being on this list largely due to the fact that he's been appointed interim manager during their search for a new coach.

The Scot is somewhat of a legend at Old Trafford are playing for the club for 13 years during his career, originally coming through their youth academy in 2002 before leaving to join West Brom in 2015.

He returned to the club in October 2020 to coach the club's U16 team, with Fletcher then becoming a first team coach three months later.

In March 2021 he was appointed as the club's technical director, with Fletcher staying in this role until April 2024 where he was eventually replaced by Jason Wilcox.

U18's manager was next up for Fletcher in July 2025, with the Scot now interim manager exactly five years after first becoming a first team coach at the club.

Seeing United stick with Fletcher would definitely come as a surprise given the names available at current, however this of course all depends on how he does during his time at Interim boss.

Gareth Southgate @ 10/1

Southgate has long been linked with Manchester United. He has earned considerable respect for his long spell with England and many also regard him as a steady and reliable presence. However, the 55-year-old has never managed a big club, with his last club job coming as Middlesbrough manager in 2009.

Reports suggest the former Middlesbrough manager is in no rush to get into management. It was also reported that he declined the Old Trafford role if Amorim had been dismissed back in October. 

Time has passed, however, and Southgate may have changed his mind. He certainly knows how to cope with high-pressure situations given his time in charge of the Three Lions.

Southgate was very good during his time as England boss, guiding the Three Lions to two Euros finals, a World Cup semi-final and a third-placed Nations League finish.

However, the main criticism of his time was the fact that England should've won at least one of those tournaments, with Southgate's inexperience as manager highlighted as one of the reasons why the Three Lions kept falling short.

This appointment could happen, but only if Southgate is ready to step back into club management. 

Xavi @ 10/1

Xavi was a legend on the pitch, but his managerial career is yet to hit the same heights. He did win La Liga once during his spell as boss of Barcelona, but left in 2024 and hasn’t managed since. Since then, he’s been linked with United on more than one occasion, with recent reports suggesting that he’d fancy the challenge.

The 45-year-old ticks the boxes in terms of experience at a big club, and he is available. If reports of his interest are true, it could be something the Manchester giants could explore. The World Cup winner is known for playing attacking football, and that will appeal to United supporters.

He did an underrated job at Barca boss, joining the club in times of turmoil and guiding them to a second-place finish with very limited resources. 

He won the league and Super Cup the season after, however Xavi then struggled in 2023/24, with Barca going the season trophy-less, something that ended up costing him his job at the Nou Camp.