Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is staring down the sack after a nightmare start to the 2025–26 campaign.
The Red Devils were eliminated from the Carabao Cup in the second round by fourth-tier Grimsby Town.
United have already slumped to three defeats in six Premier League games, languishing in 14th place with a meagre seven points.
They face Sunderland at Old Trafford today and another defeat could force INEOS to pull the trigger on their head coach.
Reputed journalist David Ornstein has dropped a bombshell update on the race to replace Amorim.
Former England manager Gareth Southgate, once heavily linked with the job, has been ruled out of contention.
The journalist said to NBC Sports Soccer: “I am assured that Gareth Southgate is not in line for the Man United job should it become available.”
Southgate is not good enough for Man United
This bombshell update will be music to a large section of United supporters.
Southgate enjoyed a solid stint with the England national team, but his failure to deliver silverware despite a golden generation still haunts his reputation.
His last outing came in 2024, when the Three Lions fell 2-1 to Spain in the Euro final, leaving his reign defined by near-misses.
The Premier League is a highly intense competition, and it is highly unlikely that Southgate’s conservative approach will withstand the relentless tactical demands of United.
Oliver Glasner, Xavi and Fabian Huzeler are other names tipped to replace Amorim if INEOS decide to sack him.
The Portuguese head coach has fronted up to the media with confidence and calm, striking a reassuring figure in press conferences.
However, he has failed to unlock the potential of his star-studded squad on the pitch.
Some of his tactical calls have left fans bewildered, not least his decision to persist with Bruno Fernandes in a deeper midfield role.
United supporters are desperate for a turnaround, but patience is wearing thin after years of managerial roulette at Old Trafford.
