OLIVER GLASNER, Fabian Hurzeler and Andoni Iraola are among the coaches under consideration to replace Ruben Amorim if he is sacked by Manchester United.
Amorim out of 33 games in charge of United against Brentford on Saturday, who have lost three of their six league matches this term.
Manchester United have struggled under manager Ruben Amorim
Although Amorim retains United chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s backing, potential replacements are being considered
Gareth Southgate appears to be an ulikely successor as United seek proven Premier League quality
Although Amorim retains the club’s backing, are keeping an eye on potential replacements amid their alarming form.
Club sources insist they do not have a successor to lined up but accept the speculation around the manager’s role.
after four defeats from the first nine league fixtures last term, though the United hierarchy is more invested in Amorim, the first managerial appointment under co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
United initially placed an emphasis on Premier League-proven signings in the summer with Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo and could apply that to their next managerial search.
That has had an impact on former England manager ’s chances – he has not managed in the Premier League since Middlesbrough were relegated in 2009.
Sourhgate has suggested he may not return to management while his friend and ally, United director Sir Dave Brailsford, is no longer visible at the club after his disastrous attempt to improve performance at Old Trafford.
Glasner guided to their first piece of silverware in the FA Cup last season and the Eagles are the only unbeaten side in the top flight, having ended Liverpool’s winning run with a 2-1 triumph on Saturday.
took charge of Bournemouth two years ago and led them to ninth last season.
Despite the high-profile departures of Dean Huijsen, Ilya Zabarnyi and Milos Kerkez, the Cherries are currently third.
replaced Roberto De Zerbi at Brighton at the start of last season and presided over an eighth-place finish.
The Seagulls beat Chelsea 3-1 on Saturday to rise to tenth.
Glasner, 51, uses the same 3-4-2-1 system that Amorim is wedded to, which could be a deterrent.
The German has European pedigree from his time at Eintracht Frankfurt, whom he led to Europa League glory in 2022.
Palace have so far failed to tie down Glasner on a new contract as his current one expires at the end of the season.
Iraola’s deal also runs out in the summer of 2026, while Hurzeler is tied to Brighton until 2027.
Amorim insists he’s right man
Amorim signed a two-and-a-half year contract with United when he was appointed as Ten Hag’s replacement last November but the club finished 15th last season, their worst top-flight finish since the team was relegated in 1974.
United have invested £256.82million in six signings on Amorim’s watch but the team have plunged to 14th following Saturday’s loss.
Sunderland travel to Old Trafford next week before the October internationals and United resume their schedule against Liverpool at Anfield on October 19.
United are winless in their last ten at Anfield and have not won there since January 2016.
Asked if he can turn it around at United, Amorim replied: “I’m always confident as I know what to do.
“When you lose, you go back to the same place and you fight again for one win that can help you to create the momentum.”
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is being eyed by Man Utd
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler is also being targeted by Man Utd
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola completes Man Utd’s shortlist 
