Manchester United wish to converse to Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Gary O’Neil a couple of function in a possible new teaching set-up at Outdated Trafford, sources have advised ESPN.
With Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS group now accountable for soccer operations at United following the completion of their buy of a 27 % stake within the membership in February, sources have stated that the brand new regime, led by INEOS director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford, try construct a brand new teaching construction led by a head coach.
And whereas no ultimate choice has but been on Erik ten Hag’s future as supervisor, sources have advised ESPN that United have already assessed England supervisor Gareth Southgate, Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi and Brentford‘s Thomas Frank as potential successors.
O’Neil, who was appointed supervisor at Molineux final August following the departure of Julen Lopetegui, has guided Wolves into rivalry for European qualification this season after preserving Bournemouth within the Premier League throughout his first top-flight job final season.
And sources have advised ESPN that the 40-year-old has been made conscious of United’s curiosity, with senior figures from the membership expressing a need to debate his intentions.
Sources have confirmed United’s curiosity in O’Neil to ESPN, though the function that they could be ready to supply is just not recognized. Except for assessing managerial choices, sources have stated United are additionally taking a look at bolstering their total teaching crew.
O’Neil signed a three-year contract when taking cost of Wolves final summer time, leaving United with the prospect of getting to pay compensation ought to they select to supply him a job on the membership.
The previous Middlesbrough, Portsmouth and West Han United midfielder began his teaching profession with Liverpool U-18s having been employed by Michael Edwards throughout his time because the membership’s sporting director.
Edwards and O’Neil had beforehand labored collectively throughout Portsmouth’s time within the Premier League within the early 2000s.
Man United didn’t reply to ESPN previous to publication.