The managerial saga at Manchester United has taken another dramatic twist — with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly now attempting to derail INEOS’s top target.
With United preparing to part ways with Ruben Amorim after a difficult spell, the club had lined up a 67-year-old German coaching mastermind as the frontrunner to take charge at Old Trafford. But in a stunning development, Boehly has reportedly approached the veteran with an improved offer, determined to lure him to Stamford Bridge.
Sources close to Boehly suggest he is unwilling to watch Manchester United secure a coach with such pedigree and winning mentality, and has moved quickly to disrupt the process.
### A High-Stakes Tug of War
The revelation has sent shockwaves through Manchester United’s hierarchy. INEOS had been working behind the scenes for weeks to secure the German tactician, whose decorated CV includes major domestic and European triumphs. United believe he is the man to restore identity, structure, and a winning culture.
Chelsea, however, see the same figure as the key to stabilizing Boehly’s turbulent project, and are prepared to outbid United to get their man.
### United Fans Furious
The news has triggered outrage among Manchester United fans, who fear the club could once again lose out due to hesitation and indecision.
Social media reactions summed up the frustration:
* “If we let Chelsea steal him, it’s over for us.”
* “INEOS must stop sleeping. Act fast before Boehly embarrasses us again.”
* “We can’t afford another disaster after Amorim. Bring him in at all costs.”
### What Happens Next?
The next few days will prove decisive. Both clubs are preparing advanced talks with the manager, and whichever side acts fastest could secure his commitment. For United, losing him would represent a humiliating setback in their rebuild.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are desperate to make a statement after another inconsistent season. Boehly’s bold intervention underlines just how determined he is to block United’s revival.
The message is clear: INEOS must move decisively — or risk watching their top managerial target slip away to a rival.
