Revealing the name set to replace Amorim at MU

The candidate likely to succeed Ruben Amorim as manager at Manchester United has been disclosed amid growing pressure on the Portuguese strategist after a poor beginning to the new campaign.

Manchester United is currently enduring a disappointing start to the 2025/26 season. After seven matches across all competitions, the "Red Devils" have won only two, drawn one, and lost four. Among these, the 1-3 defeat to Brentford in the Premier League last weekend has seriously jeopardized Ruben Amorim's position as head coach.

According to talkSPORT, Manchester United’s leadership has prepared a contingency plan. Specifically, former England manager Gareth Southgate has been shortlisted as one of three candidates to replace Amorim. Previously, in November 2024, Southgate was considered but declined to return to club management. Since parting ways with the England team after their loss to Spain in the EURO 2024 final, he has not taken up any coaching role.

Sources reveal that Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a minority shareholder of Manchester United, has made direct contacts with Southgate in recent weeks. Besides the former England manager, two other names on the shortlist are Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace) and Andoni Iraola (Bournemouth).

Pressure on Amorim is mounting as he has only won 9 out of 33 Premier League matches since replacing Erik ten Hag. Notably, the humiliating loss to fourth-tier club Grimsby Town in the League Cup has further turned public opinion against the Portuguese coach.

Despite criticism, Amorim insists he is not worried about his future. After the Brentford defeat, the manager stated that Manchester United can still bounce back if they improve performance and secure wins in upcoming matches. “I’m not concerned about my position. My job is to do my best every day, and I believe the club will regain stability,” he said.

Up next, Manchester United will host Sunderland this weekend. The opponent is currently in impressive form under Regis Le Bris, making this a challenging test for Ruben Amorim’s team as they strive to lift the gloomy atmosphere at Old Trafford.