Man United ‘reveals candidates’ to replace Amorim with three top options shortlisted – report

Man United ‘reveals candidates’ to replace Amorim with three top options shortlisted – report

Manchester United are considering the merits of three top coaches to replace Ruben Amorim if they decide to sack the Portuguese manager, a startling new report has claimed, while the chances of the Portuguese getting the boot has also been analysed.

The 40-year-old was hired by INEOS in November after being headhunted by chief executive Omar Berrada as a replacement for Erik ten Hag and after the Dutchman had failed to get a consistent tune out of his expensively assembled squad.

But if Manchester United were hoping for a new manager bounce from Amorim, they were very much mistaken, with the club continuing to show all the same inconsistencies that undermined his predecessor’s reign.

Indeed, since his move to Old Trafford, Amorim has registered a lowly 10 wins from his 24 matches at the helm – giving him a meagre win percentage record of just 41.67%.

And with that tally falling well below that of both Ten Hag (54.69%) and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (54.17%) speculation has begun to emerge over the 40-year-old’s future already.

To that end, Paul Scholes recently revealed his fears that is ‘all coming apart again’ at Old Trafford, while Paul Merson took his criticism one step further, blaming the manager’s tactics and his inability to deviate from his 3-4-2-1 formation as a big factor behind their ongoing struggles.

Now fanciful reports from Spanish outlet Fichajes claims United bosses are ‘beginning to consider a possible change in their management following the recent results’ under Amorim, adding that ‘the leaders at Old Trafford are already analysing possible candidates in case the situation does not improve in the coming months’.

The report goes on to state that three top candidates have been shortlisted, with recently-sacked West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui, former Germany coach Joachim Low and ex-Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri the trio under consideration.

Explaining the strategy, Fichajes continues: ‘Among the candidates who are sounding the strongest are names of great prestige in European football. Joachim Löw , former Germany coach and world champion in 2014, is an attractive option due to his ability to manage dressing rooms with great figures.

‘Meanwhile, Julen Lopetegui , with experience in clubs such as Sevilla and Real Madrid, is also a profile that is liked, since he has demonstrated his ability to rebuild projects and make competitive teams, and he is also free after having been fired by West Ham.

‘Finally, Massimiliano Allegri, who currently manages Juventus, is presented as a solid alternative due to his experience in the elite and his success in Serie A.’

The report concludes that United are ready to consider ‘a new leader’ to get the club back on track if results do not improve and with the board ‘not hesitating to move forward’ with the plans if required