Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to back Ruben Amorim in the January transfer window, with an "amazing" player now high on Manchester United's shortlist.
Man Utd have big decision to make with Amorim at "breaking point"
Man United signed off with an unconvincing 3-2 victory against Burnley before the international break, which didn't exactly silence the critics, and club legend Wayne Rooney believes the manager will be feeling the pressure.
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Speaking after the EFL Cup exit at the hands of League Two side Grimsby Town, Rooney said: "Manchester United is so different to where he's been before. You come in and there's the media team, the commercial team, the fans and the media.
"There's a pressure with United, which he will never have felt before. When you're not winning games, that can start to get [to you] and it looked like he was at a breaking point."
As such, INEOS have a big decision to make on Amorim's future, given that the Portuguese manager's record since arriving last November has been far from impressive, averaging just 1.37 points per match across 46 games.
However, a new report from TEAMtalk states that Ratcliffe and co are ready to back their manager in the January transfer window, suggesting the Man United ownership still believe in Amorim's project.
The 40-year-old is set to be provided with the funds to strengthen his squad this winter, and a new central midfielder is believed to be of particular interest, with Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson featuring high up the shortlist.
Elliot Anderson
After joining Forest from Newcastle United for £35m last summer, Anderson has enjoyed an impressive rise, recently receiving his first call-up for England, and it would be fair to say the midfielder grasped the opportunity with both hands, impressing journalist Craig Hope.
"Amazing" Anderson impressing for club and country
Not only has the England international caught the eye for the Three Lions, but he has also received plaudits for his performances at club level, being described as "amazing" by former manager Nuno last season.
The 22-year-old is an incredibly well-rounded midfielder, as showcased by the fact he provides an attacking threat, picking up eight Premier League goal contributions last season, while his tackling ability is also impressive.
It is little wonder that Anderson is high on Man United's shortlist, and he should remain a key target, regardless of whether Amorim lasts until the January transfer window.