Ruben Amorim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe (Photo by George Wood, Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)
Manchester United’s potential plans to replace Ruben Amorim as manager have been leaked, we can exclusively reveal for CaughtOffside.
According to our sources within INEOS Group, who control the footballing side at Man United, there is a shortlist in place if they end up making the decision to sack Amorim.
We understand two of the names on the official shortlist are Oliver Glasner and Andoni Iraola, along with others.
Glasner is the name currently being talked about the most within the board room and our understanding is that Glasner would be delighted with the opportunity to take the job at Old Trafford once it is available.
There has been a long-standing interest in Gareth Southgate as well, but INEOS also have concerns about backlash from the club’s fans over hiring the former England boss.
Ruben Amorim sacking now looks inevitable after Manchester United struggles
Ruben Amorim and Oliver Glasner (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
As one well-placed source put it: “The question is when not if Ruben Amorim leaves Manchester United in months to come.”
Another confirmed that INEOS would “not be afraid of taking the decision early if needed”.
The Portuguese tactician cut an extremely frustrated figure after last night’s shock Carabao Cup exit to League Two side Grimsby.
Just watch Amorim’s post-match interview here as he lay into his players, hinting he needs to replace all 22 of them.
Although he’s only been in the job for less than a year, it’s increasingly hard to see him lasting much longer.
Glasner and Iraola have impressed in the Premier League
Glasner has done a tremendous job with Palace, winning them the FA Cup and Community Shield in recent months.
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Iraola, meanwhile, has also done great work to improve players at Bournemouth, and to get the team playing…
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