Manchester United weighs contingency plan as Amorim under pressure

Manchester United are drawing up contingency plans as pressure mounts on manager Ruben Amorim, but former England boss Gareth Southgate is understood to be unlikely to take the job even if it becomes available. The club’s slow start to the season, with just two wins from seven matches and an early exit from the Carabao Cup, has prompted internal discussions about potential successors, yet United officials say Amorim currently retains the board’s backing.

Amorim, who took charge after Erik ten Hag was dismissed last season, has struggled to produce consistent results despite summer reinforcements and a full preseason. United sit well below expectations in the league and face a run of difficult fixtures that club sources describe as pivotal for the manager’s short-term prospects. Replacing Amorim would carry a financial cost estimated at about 15 million pounds in compensation for him and his coaching staff.

Club leaders are reportedly drawing up a list of candidates to take over if a change is made. Names under consideration include Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola and other managers with recent success at club level. Several people familiar with the discussions say Southgate was...