If Reuben Amorim was released from his duties, he continued to speculate on who would take the reins at Manchester United and who would take the reins at Manchester United, and Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraora emerged as one of his targets.
United are now regaining pressure. The recent 3–1 defeat to Brentford only adds to scrutiny facing Amorim, whose future with the club is allegedly questionable.
The Red Devils are reportedly reluctant to immediately dismiss him due to the estimated £12 million cost attached to end his contract early, but the club’s hierarchy is already beginning to lay the foundations for behind-the-scenes alternatives.
Man United’s finalist to replace Amorim
Early candidates for United’s job include Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner, free agent Gareth Southgate and former Barcelona manager Xavi as surprise candidates.
In addition to all these managers, Iraola impressed the United hierarchy with how limited resources were able to change the fate of Bournemouth.
However, Iraola’s contract status has given his current club some leverage. His deal at Bournemouth is set to expire at the end of this season, making him vulnerable to approach.
One of the targets on Andoni Iraola United’s candidate list
According to Talksport, Cherries are working hard to secure a new contract for Iraola, making it difficult for United to appoint a manager.
Iraola’s name is seriously floating around as the successor to Man United, and once his contract expires, he is actually vulnerable to a well-known approach. But Bournemouth is not standing vaguely. They are intended to renew his deal to prevent losses.
At the same time, United must navigate financial and structural concerns about replacing Amorim.
The next few weeks could prove decisive about Amorim’s future and replacing him at Old Trafford if he is fired.
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