The Spanish coach Roberto Martinez, who is currently leading the Portugal national team, is one of the top candidates to take over the management of Manchester United next season, as revealed by journalist Ben Jacobs.

Martinez is under contract with the Portuguese national team until July 31, 2026, just a few days after the conclusion of the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Spanish coach is known for his extensive experience in the English Premier League, having managed clubs such as Swansea, Wigan, and Everton. He won the FA Cup with Wigan after defeating Manchester City in the 2013 final.

Michael Carrick currently holds the position of interim manager for Manchester United until the end of the season, amid expectations that his victories against teams like Manchester City and Arsenal will enhance his chances of remaining as a permanent manager, according to Ben Jacobs.

The report also indicates that Roberto Martinez is competing with other names such as De Zerbi, who is no longer associated with any team after leaving Marseille, and Nagelsmann, the coach of the German national team, among the list of candidates to take over the leadership of the English team.

According to the Spanish newspaper "AS," Martinez is currently focusing with the Portuguese Football Federation on the goal of winning the World Cup, and his future or the possibility of moving to Manchester United will not be discussed until after the tournament concludes.