No one knows when Alex Ferguson will retire, but not a day goes by without rumours about his possible replacement. Great Dane Football Blog gives you 5 likely replacements.





5. Ryan Giggs

Ryan Giggs is the quintessence of Manchester United after 932 appearances for the Red Devils. This week, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, revealed that Giggs has set his sights on taking over the Manchester United job when Ferguson resigns.

While Giggs have  enormous importance for Manchester United, he might not be the first choice as the new manager. Mostly because, he has no experience as a manager, but also because he as a player has created friendships with the squad. As a manager,  you have to have some distance to the players and not always be their best friend. Unless Giggs is included in the coaching staff when his current contract expires in a years time, and Alex Ferguson stays for at least two more years Giggs will not be the new manager.


2. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Another Manchester United legend has been named as a replacement for Alex Ferguson. The Norwegian played 235 matches for the Red Devils and scored 91 goals and is considered as a true legend. Solskjaer himself has said himself that he is interested taking the job after Alex Ferguson.

What speaks for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the new manager for Manchester United is the fact that he has experience as a manager. From 2008 till 2011 he was in charge of the Manchester United reserves, so he knows the system in Manchester United. Furthermore, since 2011 he has been managing Molde in the Norwegian Tippeligaen with which he made it to the Europa League this season. Rumours says that the Norwegian was close to signing with a Premier League club last year, but he is waiting for his chance in Manchester United.


3. Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola was for a long time considered as the replacement for Alex Ferguson. However, the Spaniard has recently signed a contract with Bayern Munich, starting this summer. When he was in charge of Barcelona, he won every trophy available and considering his age; he is one of the most talented young managers.

As only Alex Ferguson knows when he will retire, Pep Guardiola can still be interesting for Manchester United. With a three year long contract in Bayern Munich, Pep Guardiola could possible make a move to Manchester United in 2016 and replace Sir Ferguson. However, Guardiola has once said that if he was to become manager in England, Arsenal would be his preferred team.


2. Jürgen Klopp

The Dortmund manager is often mentioned as the new Chelsea manager, but he can be a target for Manchester United, as well. After five years in Dortmund and two Bundesliga trophies, he is ready to take the next step on the European scene.

Jürgen Klopp has been an important part of Dortmund's development from a mid-table team to one of the best in Germany. Furthermore, he has shown that he can make it against some of Europe's giants in the Champions League. Klopp would be a great replacement for Ferguson as he has made a name for himself, and can bring some interesting names to Manchester United. Furthermore, the manager has an eye for talents - one of them is Kagawa.


1. Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho - the special one. Every football fan knows what kind of manager Mourinho is and what he stands for. However, he might not be the most obvious replacement as his personality doesn't fit into Manchester's philosophy.

Despite not having the best reputation, Mourinho would be a good replacement for Ferguson. He has great experience from some of the best clubs in Europe and is capable of getting the best out of his players. Furthermore, he is not afraid of giving young talents a chance, and at the same time he can attract some players to Old Trafford.