Roy Keane Drops Bombshell with Shocking Choice for Manchester United's Next Boss

Manchester United icon Roy Keane has identified Eddie Howe as his top choice to take over as the club's new manager.

The Red Devils dismissed Ruben Amorim on Monday, concluding a turbulent 14-month period that featured significant highs, lows, and substantial investment in player acquisitions.

The deterioration of Amorim's working relationship with crucial United personnel—particularly technical director Jason Wilcox—has been identified as the main factor behind his exit, though performances have continued to fluctuate this season despite showing improvement from the historically poor 2024–25 campaign.

Ex-United midfielder Darren Fletcher is presently overseeing operations while the club searches for a temporary manager to guide them until season's end—Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Michael Carrick emerge as the frontrunners to make their Old Trafford comeback.

Meanwhile, United will focus on securing a new long-term manager—and Sky Sports analyst Keane believes that Howe, currently at the helm of Newcastle United, possesses the ideal personality and credentials to succeed in the role.

Keane: Howe Possesses Ideal Disposition

"My choice would be Eddie Howe. I'm impressed by him," Keane stated. "I appreciate his achievements. He's overseen numerous matches. When his squads perform well, they display attractive football. While he faces criticism, I admire his work at Newcastle.

"He's handled seven or eight hundred fixtures. He remains youthful. I admire his composure. Perhaps Man Utd requires some of that quality.

"Looking at our past [decisions], we favor passionate individuals, but he brings that tranquility. His accomplishments at Newcastle, reaching the Champions League and securing silverware, would make me pleased to see him take charge."

"Do I believe Fletch can handle it? Definitely not," he added. "However, he's stepping up for several weeks and months. He'll likely secure some victories. If they choose Ole, best wishes to them. I support him.

"They must bring in an elite manager to control the locker room."

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Howe's Reaction to Man Utd Speculation

Howe has been stationed at St James' Park since November 2021 and broke their 70-year trophy drought by claiming the 2024–25 EFL Cup. He previously dedicated nearly eight years leading Bournemouth—his second tenure on the south coast following his initial management period between 2008 and 2011—and also guided Burnley during their Championship days.

He was heavily connected to the England managerial position before Thomas Tuchel's selection, but has consistently shown loyalty to Newcastle. That dedication appears unchanged following Amorim's exit—Howe informing reporters that he has no desire to leave Tyneside.

"No, not presently. What matters most to me is contentment in my position, satisfaction with my duties. The connections I've built with those surrounding me.

"Now, that hasn't always been consistently positive and circumstances can shift at any football organization. However, currently, I am extremely content. We have made excellent hires in the positions we needed to address and as long as I can showcase myself optimally, the finest version of myself to assist the players and the organization [I'll remain].

"Because ultimately, for any organization to thrive, there must be cohesion from leadership to grassroots and positive rapport among everyone. I've enjoyed an extraordinary partnership with the board here since joining the football club and that's remained constant.

"I am extremely satisfied and I hope that persists for an extended period."