A shock name has emerged out of nowhere as the favourite to replace Ruben Amorim as Manchester United manager.
Despite the fact that he has led United to the Europa League final, it’s fair to say that Amorim’s start to life in Manchester has not gone well.
The Portuguese manager replaced former boss Erik ten Hag in November, but has failed to improve the club’s form in the Premier League, with United currently sitting 16th.
Amorim’s disastrous domestic form has led to some calls for him to be replaced in the summer, and the favourite to replace him would be a massive shock.
The upcoming Europa League final between United and Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur feels like a make or break game for both Amorims and Spurs manager Ange Postecoglu.
Failure to win the competition could put an immediate end to either manager’s careers in England, leading to speculation over who could succeed them.
And if it’s Amorim who loses his job, then the bookmaker’s favourite to take over in the Old Trafford dugout is former United manager Jose Mourinho.
Odds from Betfair have Mourinho as a staggering 4-1 favourite to become United boss should Amorim go in the summer.
Mourinho managed United from 2016 to 2018, winning the Europa League, Carabao Cup and Community Shield.
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