Roy Keane has expressed his preference for Newcastle’s Eddie Howe to take charge at Manchester United following Ruben Amorim’s recent departure. Amorim was dismissed after a public dispute with the club’s leadership, which occurred following a disappointing draw against Leeds. The managerial search now includes several candidates under consideration for an interim position through the season’s end.
Various former and current managers have been mentioned as potential candidates, including Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ruud van Nistelrooy, and Michael Carrick. Darren Fletcher currently serves as temporary caretaker following a recent draw with Burnley. Keane acknowledged that Solskjaer could manage a short-term arrangement but expressed doubts about his suitability for a long-term project aimed at restoring the club’s competitiveness at the highest level.
When directly questioned about his preference, Keane identified Howe as his top choice for the role. Keane praised Howe’s calm demeanor and his track record in management across numerous matches. He highlighted Howe’s ability to develop cohesive attacking football and noted his extensive managerial experience spanning seven to eight hundred games while remaining relatively young for such a prominent position.
Keane suggested that Manchester United could benefit from Howe’s composed approach, contrasting it with the emotional intensity of previous leadership. He pointed to Howe’s accomplishments at Newcastle, including multiple Champions League qualifications and the club’s significant cup achievement, as evidence of his managerial capability and success in elevating team performance.
Newcastle recently climbed above Manchester United in the standings thanks to a thrilling comeback victory over Leeds, secured through a dramatic late goal. Under Howe’s five-year tenure at Newcastle, the club has consistently competed among England’s elite teams and captured the League Cup in 2025, their first domestic trophy in seven decades.
