Manchester United are set to part ways with Ruben Amorim ahead of next season, according to a reliable inside source.
Sources close to Old Trafford say the club’s management believe the Portuguese coach is not the right man to lead their long-term rebuild, with talks over his replacement as pressure mounts on and off the pitch.
Manchester United made a decision for Ruben Amorim
According to an inside source, the decision was taken behind closed doors. A source says there is a ‘growing belief’ among Manchester United management that the Amorim trial has failed.
In what may be the most powerful back-page move, Oliver Glasner has been identified as the primary target.
The Crystal Palace boss, who has won praise for his work at Selhurst Park, is reportedly ‘eager’ to take over at Old Trafford.
The report suggests that Oliver Glasner will leave Palace this summer, making him a United board member.
The pressure on Ruben Amorim is intense following a series of poor results.
However, the issues extend beyond the field. Amid the uncertainty surrounding the manager’s future, Manchester United have seen several key transfer targets slip away, with players reluctant to commit to a flexible project.
This instability forced the board’s hand. As an insider, the club is ready to fire Amorim if the results do not improve significantly.
Emergency plans have begun; if the situation is not acceptable before the end of the season, United are willing to appoint an interim manager to steer the ship until Glasner can take over in the summer.
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Can Michael Carrick return if Ruben Amorim is fired?
If Amorim is sacked mid-season, Manchester United could once again turn to Michael Carrick as a short-term solution.
The Old Trafford dugout is a familiar place for the United midfielder.
After retiring in 2018, Carrick went straight into coaching and worked as an assistant manager under both Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, gaining almost four years of exclusive Premier League experience.
That time proved crucial when Carrick was appointed interim manager in November 2021 following Solskjaer’s departure.
Charged with stabilizing a struggling side under media scrutiny, Carrick delivered impressive results during his short tenure.
He remains unbeaten in three games, including two Premier League games.
His tactical approach was widely praised, especially after guiding United to a 1-1 draw at Chelsea and a stunning 3-2 win over Arsenal.
If Manchester United choose to make a short-term fix before making a permanent move, Carrick’s past success as a goalkeeper would make him a natural choice as well.
