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Jan Aage Fjørtoft confirms FA Cup winner is in no rush to join Manchester United

Originally posted on We All Follow United
By Rohit Sarkar | Last updated Sep 21, 2025 1:09 PM ET

Jan Aage Fjørtoft reveals whether Oliver Glasner will consider the Manchester United job right now

Manchester United appointed Ruben Amorim in November 2024, after sacking Erik Ten Hag. Both the board and the fans should have expected that the Portuguese manager would be able to change the situation of the club. However, it did not happen as they would have wanted. The Red Devils finished 15th in the league table, lost the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur in 2024/25, and did not qualify for European competition for the ongoing season.

The board backed Amorim with expensive signings this summer, but the club did not start well this season either. United have registered just two wins out of the five matches that they have played so far in the league, and League 2 side Grimsby Town also knocked United out of the Carabao Cup. The overall performance of the team has been poor, and there are questions emerging about the future of the manager. Reports even suggest Manchester United are considering Oliver Glasner as a potential replacement for Ruben Amorim, though the board continues to back him for now.

Glasner’s speculation and pundit commentary

The rumour brings us to the latest statement of former Bundesliga forward Jan Aage Fjørtof. He talked about the reports of Glasner potentially replacing Amorim with caution. He joked about Marc Guehi potentially following Glasner out of Palace if a move did occur, yet quickly dismissed the likelihood of Glasner leaving at present. Fjørtoft argued that the Austrian coach would show patience rather than rushing into a turbulent situation at Old Trafford. Crystal Palace continue to thrive under his leadership for now.

“Would it not be great if Guehi says that if Glasner is leaving, I am leaving? He can turn it around now. But I do not think Glasner will leave for Manchester United. He will wait and he will be patient.”

Via: ESPN

About the Glasner alternative:

It is an exciting thought of replacing Amorim with Glasner due to the condition that United find themselves in, but United supporters and the board should take every step with caution. The Crystal manager has proved his worth by guiding his former club Eintracht Frankfurt to a win in Europa League and also helping Palace win the FA Cup. This proves that he can succeed in different environments.

His tactical style, which often features a 3-4-2-1 formation built on pressing, vertical passing, and structured transitions, has delivered results at Palace and may appeal to a fanbase tired of reactive football. However, questions arise about whether Glasner would risk leaving a secure position for a club still facing deep-rooted issues.

Manchester United’s problems extend beyond Amorim’s tactics. The squad still lacks a reliable defensive midfielder, and questions persist over the goalkeeper position. Interestingly, reports claim Manchester United are eyeing a Bosman move for Frenkie de Jong in 2026, which highlights how long-term planning continues to sit alongside immediate uncertainty.

Glasner would almost certainly demand clarity on recruitment and control over transfers before even considering the role. While his credentials make him a strong candidate, the decision is not straightforward. Both Glasner and United must decide whether their ambitions truly align, or whether the Portuguese coach deserves more time to steady the ship at Old Trafford.

This article first appeared on We All Follow United and was syndicated with permission.

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