Manchester United have drawn up a three-man shortlist to replace Ruben Amorim as pressure mounts on the ex-Sporting boss.
🚨 Amorim Under Fire as Brentford Stun United
Rúben Amorim’s Manchester United are sliding deeper into crisis after a 3-1 defeat at Brentford in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off.
Brentford striker Igor Thiago struck twice inside the opening 20 minutes, leaving United chasing shadows. Benjamin Šeško pulled one back before the break with his first goal since arriving from RB Leipzig, but United’s momentum crumbled in the second half.
Captain Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty that could have brought the visitors level — his second spot-kick failure of the campaign — before Mathias Jensen sealed victory late on.
The result leaves United with just two wins from their opening six league games, and with the EFL Cup humiliation at the hands of League Two’s Grimsby Town still fresh, patience is wearing thin at Old Trafford.
📝 Board Draws Up Shortlist
Pressure is mounting on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s leadership team, with reports suggesting the board has already identified three candidates to replace Amorim if results don’t improve:
- Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace) – leading Palace on an 18-match unbeaten streak, plus FA Cup and Community Shield glory.
- Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth) – admired for his tactical discipline, though prising him away would be costly.
- Gareth Southgate – out of work after leaving England post-Euro 2024, and a long-time favorite of ex-sporting director Dan Ashworth.
⚡ Potter in the Frame?
In a twist, Spanish outlet Fichajes claim that Graham Potter has emerged as a surprise contender. Potter was sacked by West Ham just hours earlier, after a torrid nine months in charge, and replaced by Nuno Espírito Santo.
Despite setbacks at Chelsea and West Ham, the former Brighton boss is said to retain admirers within the United hierarchy. His rapid availability could tempt the board if they opt for a swift change.
⏳ Time Running Out
Amorim, who arrived with high expectations and a clear tactical philosophy, now finds himself under intense scrutiny. With United failing to win back-to-back league games since his appointment last November, the calls for change are growing louder.
Next fixtures could decide his fate.
