Man Utd ‘want to hold talks with Gary O’Neil’ over shock new role – but Wolves boss could be offered different job
MANCHESTER UNITED want to talk to Wolves boss Gary O’Neil about a coaching role at Old Trafford, according to reports.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe‘s 27 per cent takeover of the club has sparked a significant change in personnel, led by Ineos’ director of sport Dave Brailsford.
Omar Berrada has left Manchester City to become the Red Devils’ chief executive.
And Dan Ashworth, who has been placed on gardening leave at Newcastle, is expected to assume the role of sporting director at Man Utd.
Now, as reported by ESPN, Ratcliffe and Co are “attempting to build a new coaching structure led by a head coach”.
And while the specific role O’Neil could be offered has not been revealed, the 40-year-old manager is understood to be aware of Man Utd‘s interest.
However, he signed a three-year deal with Wolves in the summer, so compensation would almost certainly need to be paid to steal him away from Molineux.
O’Neil impressed as Bournemouth boss following Scott Parker’s exit as he safely kept them in the top flight.
He was then somewhat harshly relieved of his duties, but has guided Wolves to ninth place since succeeding Julen Lopetegui in August.
Meanwhile, the future of Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag remains unclear.
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His side sit sixth in the Premier League and look set to miss out on Champions League qualification.
But they are still in with a chance of silverware as they will face Championship side Coventry in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Come through that and they will set up either a rematch of last year’s final against Man City, or a clash with Chelsea.