Manchester United have been linked with a move to appoint Andoni Iraola with Ruben Amorim struggled to get a tune out of his side, and Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the situation, writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter.
It's been a disappointing start to the season for United, compounded by a 3-0 derby defeat against rivals Manchester City at the weekend. Amorim will be under increasing pressure at Old Trafford, as it's currently looking like they are set for another campaign of struggle based on their opening few games of the season.
If United's current form continues, then Amorim will have no leg to stand on if he is relieved of his duties. It wouldn't be a reactionary decision from United either, as the Portuguese manager hasn't improved his side since arriving almost a year ago.
Fabrizio Romano: Iraola to Man Utd Update
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola watching on from the touchline
Writing in his exclusive GIVEMESPORT newsletter, Romano has confirmed that Manchester United are not changing their manager at the moment, so any links with Bournemouth boss Iraola are just speculation.
Answering whether there is any truth with United eyeing Iraola as a potential replacement for Amorim, Romano said:
"Nothing about names now, at the moment Man United are not changing the coach so all the rest is speculation. If something changes with Amorim, we’ll see who they pick."
Iraola, who has been described as "the best young coach in the world" by Sam Tighe, has done a superb job at Bournemouth, and there's no doubt he would be on the list of many Premier League clubs needing a manager if he became available in the near future.
Despite losing three of their starting back four in the summer transfer window, the Cherries haven't dropped off, winning three of their opening four Premier League games as they sit in fourth position.
Whether Iraola would leave Bournemouth for United remains to be seen anyway, and the Manchester club will have to consider the financial implications. Not only will they need to pay off Amorim and his staff in order to sack him, if they want to bring in a manager already contracted to a club, they'll have to put their hands in their pockets to do so.