According to a report by [Caught Offside](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2025/08/28/ruben-amorim-united-ineos/), Ruben Amorim faces an uncertain future at Manchester United, and the “question is when not if” he leaves in the coming months. The Red Devils have wasted no time in identifying prospective candidates to replace the Portuguese tactician, with Andoni Iraola and Oliver Glasner emerging as potential options to take over from the former Sporting CP boss.
Ruben Amorim and his disintegration at Manchester United
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Ruben Amorim could not have asked for a worse career progression after becoming one of the most highly rated managers in the world during his spell with Sporting CP. The 40-year-old won five trophies with Sporting CP, including two Primeira Liga titles. That earned him interest from several high-profile clubs, including Liverpool.
However, Manchester United appointed Amorim as the head coach after parting ways with Erik ten Hag last year. The former Portuguese international took a risk by letting another title win with Sporting CP go, and the decision has not been worth it for him.
Amorim has managed only 16 wins in 45 outings thus far with Manchester United, giving him a paltry winning rate of 35 per cent. The latest setback was a shock defeat to Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup second round. That has created speculation surrounding his future, and the latest report has claimed that the “question is when not if” he leaves in the coming months.
While Ruben Amorim may not have a long-term future at Manchester United, the Red Devils have wasted no time in identifying potential options to replace him at Old Trafford. Andoni Iraola and Oliver Glasner have emerged on Manchester United’s radar, with the two highly-rated Premier League managers the top targets to replace Amorim.
Andoni Iraola has seen his stock skyrocket since joining Bournemouth, and his ability to make his charges play as more than the sum of their parts has attracted many suitors. While [the Cherries have managed to keep hold of the Spanish tactician](https://thehardtackle.com/news/2025/05/03/bournemouth-confident-of-keeping-andoni-iraola-amid-tottenham-links/), Manchester United may be his next destination. On the other hand, Oliver Glasner has been impressive with Crystal Palace, guiding the South London club to the FA Cup title last season.
The Austrian tactician was already on many high-profile clubs’ wishlists after his exploits with Eintracht Frankfurt. However, after guiding the Eagles to their first two trophies ever, Glasner is a hot property in the managerial market. The report has claimed that the Crystal Palace boss is “currently being talked about the most within the board room” at Manchester United. So, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for Ruben Amorim.