Ruben Amorim is under pressure at Manchester United, and the Red Devils may be intrigued by the fact that a proven winner may be interested in succeeding him at Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim responds to pressure surrounding his Man Utd position
During the week, the football world witnessed the Red Devils suffer one of their worst-ever results, bowing out of the EFL Cup second round to Grimsby Town via a penalty shootout.
Despite clawing their way back into the match from 2-0 down, Amorim's men will need to live with the shock of a loss that will only serve to increase pressure on the former Sporting boss, who apologised to supporters who made the unfateful trip to Blundell Park.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim talks to the fans after the match
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim talks to the fans after the match
He stated post-match: "I just want to say I'm really sorry to the fans. The support they give me, the support that they are always there, with all the defeats, with the team, today I have nothing to say apart from sorry.
"I think they gave the response on the pitch today. Now, we have a game in the weekend and then two weeks off. We will solve things out."
Old Trafford chiefs could soon make a decision on Amorim and won't shy away from pulling the trigger, and reports suggest Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner may be a candidate to take over at Manchester United should he be relieved of his duties.
Of course, his underperforming squad need to take a fair share of the blame. Manuel Ugarte and Andre Onana flattered to deceive against Grimsby, but they were far from the only ones culpable.
Either way, the pressure is on, and a reputable manager could well be open to an Old Trafford return if INEOS decide to call time on Amorim's reign.
Jose Mourinho is open to Man Utd return
According to FourFourTwo, Jose Mourinho would be open to a surprise return to Manchester United after leaving Fenerbahce following their elimination from the Champions League playoff round against Benfica.
The former Red Devils boss, who won the FA Cup, Europa League, and Community Shield at Old Trafford, is set to return to the United Kingdom with his family and will be a target for several Premier League clubs considering a managerial change.
Manchester United could enter that discussion if results under Amorim continue, with his side struggling to adapt to his 3-4-2-1 formation. In contrast, Mourinho prefers a 4-2-3-1, which may be a more applicable tactical style given the personnel Manchester United have at their disposal.
Winning 11 trophies in total during spells at the Red Devils and Chelsea, Mourinho is a proven winner and would attract plenty of media attention, albeit some supporters may cite the fact that recent success within his managerial tenures has been short-lived.