Fans Split On Glasner Odds In Next Manchester United Manager Market
Another false dawn or a step in the right direction?
That's the question Manchester United fans are asking themselves after seeing their team beat league leaders Arsenal 3-2, just a week on from a 2-0 Manchester derby win against City.
As a result, many United fans are calling for interim head coach Michael Carrick to continue in the role beyond this campaign, while others would prefer to bring in a big-name manager in the summer.
Betting sites will continue to update their odds on a regular basis as the club hierarchy decides who leads the club into next season.
Sky Sports pundits Roy Keane and Gary Neville have both stated that Carrick should not get the job, naming Thomas Tuchel and Carlo Ancelotti as better options.
Former United striker Louis Saha agrees, but feels it is more important that whoever takes charge brings back the attacking style he was part of under Sir Alex Ferguson, and there should be as little upheaval as possible.
Speaking exclusively to casino comparison site Gambling.com, he said: "There are a few other managers who have an amazing pedigree like Tuchel, Ancelotti or even Zinedine Zidane.
"But they might come with different staff and all that. I think it's been a mistake over the last 12 years."
Here, we take a look at the main candidates to be United manager for the first game of the 2026/27 campaign.
Big Wins Boost Carrick's Chances
Carrick has been around Old Trafford long enough not to get carried away by United's wins over City and Arsenal.
However, it's a fantastic start and buys the club a bit more time in their search for a long-term replacement.
Further good results will certainly help the club's former midfielder turn his temporary position into a permanent role.
The former Middlesbrough boss was 5/2 on betting apps to get the job, but has been backed into 7/4 favourite after the win against Arsenal.
Glasner Second Favourite After Chaotic Spell
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has had the worst start possible to 2026.
As if an embarrassing FA Cup to non-league Macclesfield wasn't bad enough, he's lost key defender Marc Guehi to Manchester City and is bracing himself for the departure of leading scorer Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Without a win in the last eleven games in all competitions after a 3-1 defeat to Chelsea, it is no wonder Glasner has decided to leave his role at the end of the season, citing a feeling of abandonment behind his reason.
The Austrian, who guided Palace to their first major trophy, is the 6/1 second favourite to be the next Manchester United manager.
Will Southgate Be Tempted?
Gareth Southgate has been on sabbatical since leaving his role as England coach, so could he finally return to the dugout at Old Trafford?
Southgate stepped down as head coach of the Three Lions following the Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain, but in November revealed he was not looking to return to football management.
The former Middlesbrough boss was 20/1 for the United job when the market was concerned solely with the caretaker role, but those odds have been shortened to 11/1.
Next Manchester United Manager Odds:
Manager | Odds | Betting Site |
Michael Carrick | 7/4 | |
Oliver Glasner | 6/1 | |
Gareth Southgate | 11/1 | |
Thomas Tuchel | 11/1 | |
Julian Nagelsmann | 20/1 | |
Roberto De Zerbi | 20/1 | |
Unai Emery | 22/1 | |
Luis Enrique | 25/1 | |
Xabi Alonso | 25/1 | |
Andoni Iraola | 25/1 | |
Carlo Ancelotti | 25/1 | |
Mauricio Pochettino | 25/1 |
(Odds correct at the time of publishing: 11:45am - 28/1/2026)
Tuchel Could Be Available After World Cup
Tuchel is the current England head coach and could be available after the summer if the Three Lions flop at the World Cup in North America.
He has experience of managing big clubs like Chelsea and PSG, so he is worth considering at 11/1.
The German fell out with the hierarchy at both clubs, though, and we know how that panned out for Ruben Amorim!
Alonso In The Frame Despite Reds History
Xabi Alonso is available for work after leaving European powerhouse Real Madrid less than eight months into the role.
The Spaniard had been expected to be a huge success, having ended Bayern Munich's dominance of the Bundesliga by leading Bayer Leverkusen to the 2023/24 title without losing a game.
But Real Madrid's defeat to arch rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup signalled the end of the road for Alonso, who spent five seasons as a player at Liverpool.
Despite being one of the most intelligent managers out there, his deep association with United's enemy is likely to count against him, which is why he is 25/1.
Big Names On List Of Outsiders
USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino has drifted from 16/1 to 25/1, but perhaps Andoni Iraola is a better option at the same price with Bet365.
Iraola has been a huge success since joining Bournemouth, but he may be growing tired of losing his best players.
The Cherries sold three of their back four in the summer, and Antoine Semenyo joined Manchester City during the January transfer window.
Elsewhere, Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann is 20/1, the same odds as former Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi, who is now at Marseille.
Unai Emery (22/1) has turned Aston Villa into title challengers this season, so it may not be easy to pry him away from Villa Park.
Betting sites are offering 25/1 on Luis Enrique taking over, with the Spaniard out of contract at PSG at the end of this season.
Ancelotti (25/1) has one of the best managerial records of all time, including three Champions League wins with Real Madrid.
He will lead Brazil in the World Cup this summer, but he may be tempted back to club football at Old Trafford.
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