Who could be in the frame? Have your say

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The search for Manchester United's next manager is on. After only 14 months in charge, Ruben Amorim was sacked on Monday following his latest criticism of the club's hierarchy.

United are sixth in the Premier League and in contention for Champions League football next season.

Darren Fletcher will take charge for the next few matches before United appoint a caretaker manager for the rest of the season.

But who could be handed the reins full-time this summer?

Unai Emery has done a sterling job in leading Aston Villa from the edge of relegation back to Europe and into title contention this season. Villa are third in the table - only six points adrift of leaders Arsenal.

Andoni Iraola will also have suitors after leading unfancied Bournemouth to ninth last season. The Cherries are on an 11-match winless streak, but it would be hard for Iraola to turn United down if the opportunity arose.

Oliver Glasner is out of contract at Crystal Palace in the summer and his side won the FA Cup last season, while Eddie Howe ended Newcastle United's long wait for a major trophy by winning the Carabao Cup.

Alternatively, could United's next permanent manager be an internal appointment?

Former midfielder and current under-18s coach Fletcher spent 11 years playing for United under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Another obvious contender is former United midfielder Michael Carrick. He is out of work after being sacked from his first managerial job at Middlesbrough in June.

Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna is another with United links who could be in the frame.

What about a return for former United striker and boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?

It may be unlikely, but he is out of work and still a favourite with the fans. His three-year stint between 2018 and 2021 ended in disappointment, but does he deserve more credit for the job he did?

Another big name being floated around is former England manager Gareth Southgate. And what about Enzo Maresca? Sacked by Chelsea last week, he is available and - like Southgate - could be an option for the short and longer term.

BBC Sport spoke to Manchester United fan George Allen about the possibility of Southgate returning to club management...

There are also plenty of big names in Europe that United could target.

One name continuously been linked with Old Trafford is USA boss Mauricio Pochettino - and with the US co-hosting the World Cup this summer, United's preference to wait for a permanent appointment would appear to suit him well.

A name high on many people's list is ex-Barcelona boss Xavi, who has been out of work since 2024.

Luis Enrique delivered the Champions League for Paris St-Germain last season and has now won it all with the French champions.

The great Zinedine Zidane is still out of work four years after leaving Real Madrid, but is he holding out for the France job?

Roberto de Zerbi, who knows about working in England after his time at Brighton, is doing an impressive job at Marseille and has been on Chelsea's radar.

So now it's over to you again...

Who do you think United should turn to next - in both the short and long term?

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