The chaos at Manchester United is spiraling out of control, and Ruben Amorim is standing on the thinnest of ice. After a crushing 3-1 defeat to Brentford, just days after a glimmer of hope against Chelsea, the pressure has exploded into a full-blown crisis. Fans are demanding answers, players are reportedly unsettled, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe has quietly made his move behind the scenes.
Sources close to Old Trafford suggest Ratcliffe has already contacted Gareth Southgate — the former England boss who guided the Three Lions to two European Championship finals — about the possibility of stepping in. The timing is no coincidence. United’s hierarchy is said to be monitoring a crucial clause in Amorim’s contract: if they wait until after November 1st, the cost of sacking him drops dramatically. This financial twist has fueled speculation that the board is simply counting down the days.
But the chaos doesn’t stop there. Fans are furious over a controversial VAR call in the Brentford match, with many insisting Nathan Collins should have seen red for denying Bryan Mbeumo a clear goal-scoring opportunity. Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey even branded the explanation “nonsense,” accusing officials of bending the rules. For United supporters, it felt like yet another injustice piled on top of mounting failures.
Meanwhile, whispers inside the dressing room suggest a growing disconnect between Amorim and key players. While new signing Benjamin Sesko offered a glimmer of hope with his debut goal, insiders claim morale is low, discipline is shaky, and belief in Amorim’s methods is crumbling. The shadow of Southgate looms larger with every passing day, especially given his strong personal connection with Ratcliffe and his availability as a free agent.
What happens next could redefine Manchester United’s season — and perhaps their future. Will Amorim survive the looming deadline, or will Southgate become the man to restore order at Old Trafford? For now, all eyes remain fixed on November 1st, the date that may decide it all.
