Manchester United shortlist three possible replacements for Ruben Amorim

Yet O’Rourke emphasised that for now the board remain behind Amorim. They hope that his methods will finally translate into consistent performances. The recent 2-1 victory over Chelsea gave him a small lifeline. It offered a brief display of resilience and reminded everyone that there is still belief inside the dressing room. After that match, Bruno Fernandes highlighted the contributions of Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko. He praised their influence on United’s much-needed win. This was a rare positive in an otherwise draining campaign so far.

“I think obviously if Man United do decide to part ways with Amorim, they’re going to look for the best man for the job.”

“Whether that’s a manager who’s already in the Premier League or somebody elsewhere, they’ll look at the market and see who is available.”

“There are some top managers on their list from the Premier League, who are Premier League proven if they want somebody to come in and hit the ground running.”

“So they might decide to look at one of these three: Glasner’s an interesting one as he is in the final year of his contract at Crystal Palace.”

“Iraola has done a remarkable job at Bournemouth, lost most of his top players this summer, but is still really flourishing at Bournemouth.”

“And then Marco Silva has that experience of managing a number of clubs in the Premier League as well, and done a very good job with Fulham.”

“But look for United right now, they’re still remaining fully behind Ruben Amorim, and they hope that he can turn things around.”

What should United do?

Supporters want stability, but patience wears thin as the league table shows a grim picture. Amorim’s insistence on the same tactical structure feels stubborn, particularly when certain players cannot flourish within it. A system should protect defenders and inspire attackers, yet United often look stretched, fragile, and desperate. Even when the side creates chances, the finishing lacks confidence, and the goalkeeping errors cancel out the hard work in midfield. A coach must adapt to his squad rather than forcing every individual into a strict formation. Many fans agree with that view as they see talented footballers looking out of place.

At the same time, the links to other managers serve as a reminder that the club always plans for the future, whether openly or in silence. Glasner’s experience in shaping Palace into a disciplined outfit is exciting, Iraola’s adventurous Bournemouth have surprised many despite upheaval, and Silva has turned Fulham into a difficult opponent through sheer consistency.

Each option is appealing, yet the uncertainty around Amorim prevents United from fully committing to any new path. However, it feels as if the board sacks Amorim, then they will likely bring in Glasner. What is clear is that results must change quickly; otherwise, even loyal voices inside the boardroom will struggle to justify patience.

Fans have now adapted to false hopes, and another painful season would test faith beyond measure. For now, the Chelsea win provided a glimmer; United have to follow with a consistent run of wins, and Amorim must silence doubts to secure the authority every Manchester United manager requires.