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Arteta Contemplates United Job Amid Arsenal Success

1/6/2026

Summary

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Rio Ferdinand claims Mikel Arteta would consider leaving Arsenal for the Manchester United manager job after Ruben Amorim's sacking, despite Arteta's Arsenal contract running until 2027.
Ferdinand says Arteta would not publicly admit interest but would contemplate the role.
Ferdinand named Roberto De Zerbi and Thomas Tuchel as other candidates for the United job.
Meanwhile, United faces a rebuilding phase while Arsenal leads the Premier League and aims for silverware.

History

Historical Context

Manchester United's management underwent a significant shift in 2014 when Louis van Gaal was appointed after David Moyes' dismissal. Moyes had led the club to its lowest Premier League finish of seventh in 2014, failing to qualify for European competitions. As United seeks a new manager amid ongoing rebuilding efforts, this turnover underscores the pressures clubs face in maintaining competitive performance in top-tier football.

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Story summary

Rio Ferdinand claims Mikel Arteta would consider leaving Arsenal for the Manchester United manager job after Ruben Amorim's sacking, despite Arteta's Arsenal contract running until 2027.
Ferdinand says Arteta would not publicly admit interest but would contemplate the role.
Ferdinand named Roberto De Zerbi and Thomas Tuchel as other candidates for the United job.
Meanwhile, United faces a rebuilding phase while Arsenal leads the Premier League and aims for silverware.

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