Rio Ferdinand has revealed the two 'lunatic' managers he thinks should be favourites for the permanent Man United job in the summer. The hierarchy at Old Trafford are unlikely to be short of options, with a number of international managers potentially becoming available after the World Cup. Indeed, Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti and Julian Nagelsmann are all managers with pedigree who have been linked to the job. Rio Ferdinand has pinpointed Antonio Conte and Roberto de Zerbi as the two managers Man United should be looking at'We now probably need to go down the lunatic road. Whether United directors Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada would appoint such outspoken managers remains a doubt after Amorim was sacked following a rant at Elland Road.

Source: Metro January 17, 2026 02:03 UTC