Story byPhoto by Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty ImagesJonny MazeFri, January 9, 2026 at 5:44 PM UTC·2 min readManchester United’s latest shake-up under Ineos has led to another round of changes behind the scenes, but one departure in particular seems to be lingering over the club. The abrupt end to Ruben Amorim’s stint last Monday signalled that United would again turn to an interim solution rather than commit to a full-time appointment. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementINEOS are currently considering three caretaker options, each with strong ties to the club and previous experience managing at Old Trafford. The chosen caretaker will be given the job of securing European qualification before any permanent hire is made. Darren Fletcher is set to remain in charge for now, at least through the upcoming FA Cup match against Brighton, before any changes take effect. Amid these talks, there is one name who keeps coming up – a coach whose exit from Ineos still lingers as a point of regret within certain circles at the club. Manchester United regret Ruud van Nistelrooy’s exit from clubPhoto by Fran Santiago/Getty ImagesOf the three caretaker options United are currently looking at, each one would be welcomed by fans. Ineos are weighing up who is best positioned to steady things after a difficult spell. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer seen as the leading candidates, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s name being in the mix adds another layer of intrigue to the decision. Andy Mitten, speaking on the Talk of the Devils podcast, shared that there is a sense of regret within Ineos about how Van Nistelrooy’s departure was handled.“Ruud Van Nistelrooy…there’s some regrets at United that they just let him go. He was very popular,” Mitten said. This was not an Ineos decision directly, as Amorim made that call.