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SIR JIM RATCLIFFE VOWS RUTHLESS ACTION ON UNDERPERFORMING AMORIM

Man Utd owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe urges patience with manager Ruben Amorim, stating he will be given a full three years to prove himself, despite a difficult first season. Ratcliffe compares the situation to Mikel Arteta's start at Arsenal.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe vows ruthless action on underperforming Amorim
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim. Credit: Getty Images/Vince Mignott

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the owner, has stated that he will give Ruben Amorim time to demonstrate that he is the appropriate man for Manchester United.

After a terrible first season at Old Trafford, Amorim is under a lot of pressure. Erik ten Hag was replaced by the Portuguese manager almost a year ago, but they only finished in 15th place in the Premier League the previous season.

They were in their poorest league place in fifty years, and they lost to Spurs in the Europa League final, which prevented them from qualifying for Europe for the second time in thirty-five years.

Amorim has made two public offers to resign during his tenure so far, should Ratcliffe and the club's top brass feel that it would be in United's best interests for him to leave.

But United co-owner Ratcliffe, who has total control over the team's football affairs, insists that "nice man" Amorim should be evaluated throughout a three-year period, which is the duration of his contract, rather than just his debut season.

Ratcliffe admitted, "He has not had the best of seasons." "Amorim is a decent man. In my opinion, Ruben must prove himself as a superb coach over three years.

"Because football takes time, I would be there in three years. Consider Mikel Arteta, who had a terrible first several years at Arsenal.

In the inaugural episode of The Business, Ratcliffe said he sympathises with the supporters' frustration with the performances and outcomes, but he also criticised the media for their criticism of the team.

Sometimes I do not understand the press. They are looking for quick results," he added.

They believe it to be a light switch. You know, everything will be OK tomorrow if you just flip a switch. A team like Manchester United cannot be managed on impulsive responses to a journalist who has weekly outbursts.

Along with defending the drastic cost-cutting measures he has implemented at the club, the United co-owner insisted that he wants the team to be on a "solid financial footing".

"The costs were just too great," he continued. Although Manchester United has some amazing people, there was also a certain amount of mediocrity, and it had grown bloated. Nobody has ever given me a free lunch, but I received a lot of criticism for it.

WHY MARCUS RASHFORD IS OFFICIALLY SNUBBING MICHAEL CARRICK’S MANCHESTER UNITED SOS RETURN PLEA

Marcus Rashford has no interest in a Manchester United return. Discover why he’s choosing a permanent £26m move to Barcelona instead.

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Marcus Rashford is right to choose the sun of Spain over Manchester

Marcus Rashford isn’t looking back at Manchester United. After his loan to Barcelona, he’s made it pretty clear he wants to stay in Spain for good.

He landed at Barca last summer, a move that made sense after things soured for him at Old Trafford. Hansi Flick brought him in on a season-long loan, with a deal in place to buy him for €30 million (£26 million). Rashford wasted no time showing his worth—22 goal contributions in 32 games. He’s settled in fast, and the fans have noticed.

Earlier on, it sounded like Barcelona might try to haggle over the fee, maybe push for another loan or a cheaper deal. But now, according to Marca, that’s off the table. The club’s ready to pay what they agreed and make Rashford’s move permanent. Rashford wants it too. Everyone seems to be on the same page.

The Mirror reports Rashford has zero interest in heading back to Manchester. He wants his future sorted before England sets off for the 2026 World Cup in North America. No surprise there—he’s not looking to drag things out.

England’s first match is June 17 against Croatia, just two weeks after Barcelona’s season wraps up. Some talk suggested Michael Carrick, if he gets the United job permanently, could try to lure Rashford back. But honestly, Rashford’s mind is made up. He wants Spain, and that’s that.

Even if the Barcelona deal somehow falls through, Rashford would rather move elsewhere than wear United’s shirt again. If everything goes as planned, his transfer will be United’s first big move this summer.

He’s not the only one heading out. Casemiro’s already confirmed he’s leaving, and a few others might follow. United have juggled rumours about guys like Manuel Ugarte, Joshua Zirkzee, and Kobbie Mainoo, especially back in January. After Ruben Amorim left, Mainoo actually found himself in a stronger spot at United and has started every match since Carrick came back. Lately, there’s been a real push to get him into the England squad.

Meanwhile, United are fighting for a Champions League spot. If they make the top five, they’ll have more cash to play with this summer. Last year, they spent over £200 million beefing up the squad, even without European football.

If Rashford, Ugarte, and Zirkzee all leave, United will have even more flexibility to reshape the team. Top priorities? A central midfielder, a centre-forward, and a left winger before the 2026/27 season kicks off. This summer’s shaping up to be busy at Old Trafford.

COLE PALMER "OPEN" TO MANCHESTER UNITED SWITCH AMID HOMESICK RUMORS

Cole Palmer is reportedly open to a summer move to boyhood club Manchester United as claims of homesickness emerge at Chelsea.

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Family ties are pulling Chelsea’s star back to Manchester

Cole Palmer just can’t seem to escape transfer talk. Now, it’s Manchester United in the headlines, with rumours swirling that he’s homesick after spending two and a half years at Chelsea.

Apparently, Palmer wouldn’t mind a big summer move to United—his boyhood club—especially with fresh claims that he’s not exactly settled in London. He joined Chelsea from Manchester City in a £42.5 million deal and quickly became one of their main attacking threats. But now, the England international’s name keeps popping up in connection to a return up north.

The Sun says Palmer would be open if United came calling, since he grew up supporting them. But don’t expect him to head back to City while Pep Guardiola’s still the boss. That door’s basically closed.

It’s worth noting that Jason Wilcox, United’s director of football, knows Palmer well from his time at City’s academy. Wilcox is a big fan—hard not to be, after Palmer racked up 15 goals and eight assists in the Premier League last season.

Despite signing a new deal with Chelsea last year that runs until 2033, Palmer reportedly misses his hometown of Wythenshawe.

Injuries have made this season tough for him. He’s only managed 13 appearances in the 2025-26 campaign, and he missed Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday because of a thigh problem. Liam Rosenior, Chelsea’s new head coach, confirmed that before the match.

Rosenior’s already tried to put a lid on the transfer rumours, especially the talk about Palmer being homesick. “I’ve spoken to Cole plenty of times, and he seems really happy here,” Rosenior said last week. “He’s a huge part of our long-term plans.

“My job—and the club’s—is to help him consistently play at his best. He was frustrated after the Brentford game, for sure. We need to take care of him, and that’s why I kept him out of the last match.”

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