Ruben Amorim might be under pressure at Manchester United but co-owner Jim Ratcliffe insists he will be given time to turn things around at Old Trafford. It is still less than a year since the Portuguese head coach was appointed and he was backed with over £200 million in the summer transfer window.
"Ruben needs to demonstrate he is a great coach over three years," Ratcliffe told The Business podcast last week. Asked if Amorim is going to get three years, Ratcliffe added: "Yes. That is where I would be. Three years. Because football is not overnight. It's three years. You also look at Arteta at Arsenal. He had a miserable time over the first couple of years."
If that is true, United fans can expect another two years of Amorim at the very least, by which time he will have been backed with further signings. Here is a look at what the line up could look like after three years of Amorim.
5. CB - Ayden Heaven
Heaven could be a regular in the United starting line up if he is given more time. | Manchester United via Getty Images
6. RWB - Bendito Mantato
United need a specialist right wing-back and Mantato could be ready in two years. | Manchester United via Getty Images
7. CM - Adam Wharton
Wharton would be a dream midfield addition as United look to overhaul their options next summer. | Getty Images
8. CM - Elliot Anderson
Anderson would be an ideal midfield partner for Wharton, with United in the market for two next summer. | Getty Images