Despite a vital win over Chelsea, United have reportedly drawn up a three-man shortlist featuring Premier League bosses as insurance.If You’re Reading From Phoenix Click On Read Original To Read Full Article
The pressure at Old Trafford continues to simmer, as reports emerge that Manchester United have identified three potential successors to current manager Ruben Amorim, despite his team securing a crucial 2-1 victory over Chelsea this weekend.
The win, which was sealed by a nervy final ten minutes after a late Chelsea goal, is believed to have bought Amorim some temporary breathing room.
However, after a shaky start to the season with just four points from the first four games, speculation persists that the Portuguese coach’s position remains uncertain.
According to a report from Football Insider, the club’s new leadership under Sir Jim Ratcliffe is preparing for all scenarios. The report claims the Red Devils have a ‘three-man shortlist’ of managers currently working in the Premier League, should they decide to part ways with Amorim.
The trio reportedly in the frame are Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola, Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner, and Fulham’s Marco Silva. Transfer correspondent Pete O’Rourke suggested the club would look for a proven candidate who can “hit the ground running.”
“Iraola has done a remarkable job at Bournemouth,” O’Rourke said, while noting Glasner is an “interesting” option as he enters the final year of his contract. He also highlighted Silva’s “experience of managing a number of clubs in the Premier League.”
The news follows a meeting last week where Ratcliffe reportedly told Amorim that results must improve immediately, with qualification for European football this season considered a must.
The situation at Crystal Palace could play into United’s hands. Former United chief scout Mick Brown suggested that Glasner “might be tempted” by a move to a bigger club if he feels there have been “broken promises in the transfer market” at Palace.
For now, the club’s public stance is one of support. As O’Rourke concluded, “United right now are still remaining fully behind Ruben Amorim and they hope that he can turn things around.” But behind the scenes, it appears the wheels of contingency planning are firmly in
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