United prepare to battle Liverpool for brilliant manager whose contract expires in 2026 – report

Ruben Amorim’s situation at Manchester United remains fragile after a mixed 2025/26 campaign so far. The Portuguese head coach took charge of the Premier League giants in November 2024 as one of the finest young managers on the continent, having won the league twice with Sporting. However, he has failed to weave his magic at the Theatre of Dreams. The Red Devils finished 15th in the league table last season, and lost the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur. Ruben Amorim Managerial Stats TeamFromToGames PlayedGames Won Games DrawnGames LostWin % Casa Pia1 July 20187 January 2019430175.00 Braga B16 September 201923 December 20191182172.73 Braga23 December 20194 March 202013101276.92 Sporting CP4 March 202010 November 2024231164343371.00 Manchester United11 November 2024Present5722152038.60 Career total316207525765.51 Source: Wikipedia. United invested over £200 million in new signings this summer, but progress has been slow so far. The English giants have been inconsistent this season, registering six wins and four defeats in 14 league games so far. The situation has added to speculation regarding Amorim’s future, and one name that continues to be linked with the hot seat at Old Trafford is Oliver Glasner. One of the Premier League’s finest Glasner’s transformative effect at Selhurst Park has helped Crystal Palace sit fourth in the Premier League table this season after 15 games. The Austrian deploys the same 3-4-3 system that has been at the center of controversy at Old Trafford. The Eagles have flourished under Glasner, embracing the formation, and there is a belief that he could work his magic at United as well. Oliver Glasner Managerial Stats TeamFromToGames PlayedGames WonGames DrawnGames LostGoals ForGoals AgainstGoal DifferenceWin % Austria SV Ried12 May 201425 May 201537137175254−235.14 Austria LASK Linz1 July 20151 July 2019161943235308173+13558.39 Germany VfL Wolfsburg1 July 201930 June 202187412224146110+3647.13 Germany Eintracht Frankfurt1 July 202130 June 202397383029145137+839.18 England Crystal Palace19 February 2024Present8540252013487+4747.06 Career total465225116124787561+22648.39 Source: Wikipedia.Glasner was heavily linked with the Red Devils after a slow start to the season, but those rumours died down after Amorim’s side picked up the pace. However, the defeat to 10-man Everton and the dismal draw against West Ham United have put pressure back on the Portuguese head coach. It now appears that INEOS are already considering their options, but they will face competition from a bitter rival in the race. Liverpool want Glasner According to GIVEMESPORT, United have stepped up their pursuit of Glasner following the recent run of poor results, but so have Liverpool. The Austrian manager is out of contract in just over six months, adding further intrigue to the saga. The Merseyside club have struggled this season, and Arne Slot’s position is also under scrutiny. It now appears that the Reds have also identified the Crystal Palace manager as a candidate for the Anfield job. “Manchester United are considering Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner as a potential replacement for Ruben Amorim amid their difficult start to the season.” “The Old Trafford side are believed to be keeping close tabs on the Austrian tactician, whose contract with Palace expires at the end of the campaign.” “While Glasner is also appreciated by reigning Premier League champions Liverpool, Man United are claimed to be admirers of the 51-year-old Austrian as well.” “According to reports, both clubs could now step up efforts to land Glasner considering his Selhurst Park deal runs out in just over six months.” Amorim’s side are 12th in the Premier League at the moment, and face Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Monday, 8 December. A win in the Midlands, however, could propel them to sixth in the table. Final Thoughts United showed tremendous patience with Amorim following their worst season in the Premier League era and even backed him in the transfer market. It is believed that the Red Devils are eyeing long-term goals instead of short-term targets at the moment. However, unless the team shows signs of improvement in the coming months, there’s a chance that the English giants could lose their patience with the Portuguese. Liverpool’s presence in the race could complicate matters as well. Featured image Alex Livesey via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Deepungsu Pandit Deepungsu has been a Manchester United fan since 2000. In his playing days, he was an attacking midfielder with a proclivity for the back heel. Right now, however, he prefers to operate as a regista. Deepungsu has been writing about the Red Devils, Football, and other things since 2009. 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