Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Manchester United rebuild is beginning to take shape (Picture: Getty)
Manchester United are seeking talks with Wolves manager Gary O’Neil and want to sound him out over a possible coaching role at Old Trafford.
With Sir Jim Ratcliffe now overseeing football operations at Old Trafford following his decision to purchase a 27% stake in the club, attention is now turning a major rebuild both on and off the pitch.
With the appointments of Sir Dave Brailsford, Omar Berrada and Dan Ashworth all but confirmed, United’s new-look hierarchy are now considering a major coaching shake-up.
The future of current manager Erik ten Hag remains a matter of intense speculation given the lack of progress the Dutchman has made this season following an impressive debut campaign.
Ten Hag will be given until the end of May to prove his credentials and another trophy in the shape of the FA Cup, allied to Champions League qualification, would likely be enough to earn him a third season at the helm.
United’s new-look backroom team are already considering alternatives, however, with the likes of current England boss Gareth Southgate under consideration.
Ratcliffe is also known to be a huge admirer for former Chelsea boss Graham Potter, while Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi and Brentford’s Thomas Frank also have their admirers at the Theatre of Dreams.
Gary O’Neil has enjoyed an impressive first season as Wolves manager (Picture: Getty)
Erik ten Hag’s position at Manchester United remains unclear (Picture: Getty)
England manager Gareth Southgate has his admirers at Manchester United (Picture: Getty)
According to ESPN, O’Neil is the latest name to have been discussed at boardroom level with the 40-year-old having impressed with the job he has done at Molineux since succeeding Lopetegui.
O’Neil had previously been regarded as unlucky to lose his job at Bournemouth, where he was replaced by Andoni Iraola in the summer, after having guided the Cherries to Premier League safety.
The exact nature of the role United would be willing to offer O’Neil remains unclear, however, and could differ from the job description Ten Hag was bestowed with when he was appointed by the previous regime.
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United are understood to be keen on totally reshaping the management of the first team and build around a head coach.
O’Neil is said to be aware of United’s interest but it is unknown at present whether or not he would be willing to discuss a potential role.
The former Portsmouth and West Ham midfielder signed a three-year contract upon joining Wolves and has built up a close affinity with the club’s fanbase already.
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