Paul Scholes Reveals Unexpected Candidate to Succeed Ruben Amorim at Manchester United—Jokes About His Assistant

Legendary Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has named a current Premier League manager as his preferred successor to Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. Amorim’s position has come under scrutiny after winning only 29% of his Premier League matches in his first year in charge.

Although the club’s co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has suggested Amorim might be given up to three years to turn things around, recent history shows this isn’t always the case. For example, Erik ten Hag received public backing last year but was dismissed after ten games.

Scholes has a clear candidate in mind for the managerial role. He has endorsed Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe, praising his impressive turn-around of the Magpies since taking charge in 2021. At that time, Newcastle was facing relegation, but Howe steered them to a top-four finish and qualified them for the Champions League for the first time in two decades. Additionally, Howe led Newcastle to victory in the Carabao Cup, ending a 70-year trophy drought.

While Newcastle’s recent success is often attributed to their wealthy ownership, obstacles such as transfer restrictions under the Premier League’s PSR regulations have limited Howe’s ability to strengthen the squad. Despite these challenges, Howe has improved many of the players inherited from previous regimes and remains highly regarded.

Some speculate that Howe might be the next in line to succeed at Manchester United, although there are rumors he could also be considered for the England manager role after Thomas Tuchel’s contract with the national team, which runs through the 2026 World Cup, ends.

Ultimately, Howe’s accomplishments have cemented his reputation as one of England’s most respected managers, with many suggesting he may be a natural fit for one of the top jobs in the near future.