Fabrizio Romano names two potential Manchester United candidates to replace Ruben Amorim - fans won't like one
Man Utd could be left with little choice but to replace Ruben Amorim as head coach if results don't improve.
Ruben Amorim’s position at Manchester United could become untenable if they do not quickly manage to turn their fortunes around on the pitch.
The Portuguese head coach is under fresh pressure after the 3-1 defeat to Brentford at the weekend, which means he has taken just 34 points from 33 Premier League matches in charge of the club. Amorim has also failed to secure consecutive league wins during his time with United.
United want to give Amorim as much time as possible to turn things around, but there is a growing acceptance that change might eventually be required if there is no drastic improvement soon. The Portuguese head coach was only appointed in November last year, and it would be hugely embarrassing for Ineos and Jim Ratcliffe if they sacked the man they hired so soon into his tenure.
If that happens to be the case, several managers would jump at the opportunity to manage United and two have already been touted as possible replacements.
Romano names two potential manager candidates
Speaking in his latest YouTube video, Fabrizio Romano reiterated there are currently no plans to replace Ruben Amorim at Manchester United, though there are a couple of options already identified who could replace him. Former Barcelona boss Xavi would reportedly jump at the chance to test himself in the Premier League, while former England manager Gareth Southgate has a close working relationship with Ineos.
"We start to have several rumours on potential new managers," Romano said in his YouTube video. "Gareth Southgate has always been in the rumours. If you remember, even in summer 2024, they had some candidates. They had Roberto De Zerbi, before they decided to stay with Erik ten Hag. Another name was Gareth Southgate, because he is in very good relationship with people close to Ineos, influential, important people at Ineos. This is why the link is always around for Manchester United.
"What I can tell, there are no active conversations for Gareth Southgate to become the next Manchester United manager. If we have these stories, it is because of these personal connections with people at Ineos. I am not aware of talks or conversations. I am sure, if Manchester United change at any point, Southgate will be one of the candidates, but there will be many more. It is not only Southgate but he is a potential candidate. It is not something guaranteed, in conversation or advanced. Let's wait, let's respect Ruben Amorim."
Romano went on to add: “Xavi is studying the Premier League. Xavi is monitoring the Premier League and Xavi would go immediately Man United, even without European football, he would go immediately to Premier League.”
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