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WARNING: RUBEN AMORIM’S JOB IN JEOPARDY AFTER FIERY MANCHESTER UNITED POWER STRUGGLE

Ruben Amorim sparks a power struggle at Man Utd. Explore the rift with Jason Wilcox, transfer failures, and his uncertain future.

Warning: Ruben Amorim’s Job in Jeopardy After Fiery Manchester United Power Struggle
Amorim Demands Control as Boardroom Tension Reaches a Breaking Point

Ruben Amorim’s future at Manchester United looks shaky after his fiery press conference on Sunday. Sources close to the club say his relationship with director of football Jason Wilcox has hit a rough patch, and that puts his job at risk.

After United’s 1-1 draw at Leeds, Amorim made it clear he wants more control. He doesn’t just want the head coach label—they gave him that when he joined—but he sees himself as the manager. People inside the club say he’s getting tired of being told to be more flexible with his tactics, especially by Wilcox and the rest of the leadership.

If it turns into a power struggle between Amorim and Wilcox, CEO Omar Berrada is expected to side with Wilcox.

Amorim also feels let down by promises the club made about transfers. He expected to shape his squad this window, but now United plans to keep January quiet. Even last summer, Amorim pushed to sign Ollie Watkins, who knows the Premier League, instead of Benjamin Sesko, who’s still finding his feet in England.

United were chasing Antoine Semenyo, who’s now heading to Manchester City, but Amorim thought the £65 million price tag should have gone to strengthen other parts of the team.

Meanwhile, minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has said publicly that Amorim deserves the full three years he signed up for back in November 2024. But it’s obvious not everyone in the boardroom agrees. Their doubts show in the way they’re hesitating to spend money or let Amorim have his way, especially since he’s so stuck on playing his 3-4-2-1 system.

Another sign things aren’t right: the board won’t let Kobbie Mainoo leave, even though Amorim’s frozen him out this season. The club still sees Mainoo as important for the future.

During his press conference, Amorim, 40, threw everyone off by hinting he’d be gone when his contract runs out in 2027. He didn’t hold back, saying, “I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not to be the head coach.” He added, “I know my name isn’t Conte, Tuchel, or Mourinho, but I’m the manager here. It’ll stay like this for 18 months, or until the board decides to make a change. I’m not quitting. I’ll do my job until someone else comes in.”

After all that, talkSPORT’s Alex Crook said it reminded him of the Enzo Maresca situation—after a few tough comments, Maresca was out not long after. Journalists around the United States say the relationship between Amorim and Wilcox has gone cold. Crook thinks Amorim’s trying to stamp his authority and probably wants new signings this window, but the board doesn’t want to spend when Amorim might not last.

Crook also questioned the decision to hire Amorim in the first place. Liverpool had interest but walked away because they knew he wouldn’t shift from his rigid back-three, wing-back system, which hasn’t really worked in the Premier League—except for Chelsea that one season. If Liverpool saw the problem, Crook argues, United should have too. And if United wants Amorim’s system, they need to back him with the right players. But by doing that, Crook says, United are betraying its own DNA. This is a club built on wingers, and Amorim doesn’t use wingers at all.

CAMAVINGA TO UNITED: SPANISH REPORTS CLAIM FLORENTINO PEREZ IS "WILLING" TO SELL FOR €75M

Manchester United target Eduardo Camavinga! Discover Real Madrid’s €75m stance and why he’s the top pick to replace Casemiro.

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Manchester United places Real Madrid star at the top ofthe wish list

Manchester United are eyeing Eduardo Camavinga as Casemiro’s replacement, at least if you believe a fresh rumour out of Spain. That report also dives into Real Madrid’s stance about letting the French midfielder head to Old Trafford and what Camavinga himself thinks about the whole idea.

Casemiro has already made it clear: he’s leaving United at the end of the season. The club’s new co-owners, INEOS, are hunting for someone to fill the hole he’ll leave behind in midfield.

TEAMtalk’s Fraser Fletcher has been flagging United’s interest in Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba, and Adam Wharton for a while, actually, even before Casemiro publicly announced his exit in January 2026.

Felix Nmecha, who used to be on City’s books, is another name floating around. But United seem especially interested in Camavinga, who’s currently at Real Madrid.

The Spanish report claims United have put Camavinga right at the top of their wish list. Apparently, Madrid would consider selling, but only if they get at least €75 million (that’s about £65.5m or $88.4m).

United scouted Camavinga back in his Rennes days, but Madrid swooped first, signing him in 2021. He’s still only 23, yet he’s already won LaLiga and the Champions League twice. Lately, though, injuries have really held him back.

Madrid, according to the same report, is open to negotiating his sale because he hasn’t quite become the star they hoped for, especially now that Casemiro, Kroos, and Modric aren’t blocking his path. That said, Madrid knows Camavinga is valuable and expects plenty of clubs to come knocking this summer.

Now, here’s the thing: Camavinga loves Madrid. When he’s fit, he’s a key part of the squad, and his ability to fill in at left-back doesn’t hurt either. New boss Alvaro Arbeloa has started using him on the left of a four-man midfield, and he’s become pretty important in that system.

Madrid is looking to bring in another midfielder in the summer of 2026, which naturally raises questions about Camavinga’s future. With his recent injury track record, you’d think the club has at least considered letting him go. But honestly, it’s tough to imagine Madrid giving up on a 23-year-old they’re still excited about.

If Camavinga gets fit and finds his best form under Arbeloa, Madrid won’t even think about selling. Sources say Camavinga’s happy at Madrid and isn’t looking to leave the Bernabeu anytime soon.

Back last year, Liverpool were interested in Camavinga. Liverpool has admired him for ages and would jump at the chance to sign him. But at that time, a source said Camavinga saw his future with Madrid. “Eduardo loves Real; he knows there are options away from the club, and one day he may look at those, but right now he’s focused on getting fit and playing a major role in the second half of the season.”

Since then, Camavinga has become even more important to Madrid, especially under Arbeloa.

RASHFORD DEAL REGRET: MAN UTD "FUMING" AS BARCELONA PREPARED TO SNAG STAR FOR £26M

Manchester United regret the £26M Rashford deal: Discover why his Barcelona form and England recall have sparked a major row.

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Marcus Rashford returns to England squad for 2026 World Cup duty

Manchester United’s top brass are kicking themselves over the Marcus Rashford deal. Letting him go to Barcelona for just £26 million? That’s starting to look like a huge mistake.

Since landing in Spain last summer, Rashford has turned things around. He’s bagged 10 goals in 35 games, clawed his way back into Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, and now United figure he’s worth closer to £50 million. On top of that, other clubs are circling, hoping to snag him in the summer.

Back when they loaned him out, United gave Barcelona first dibs, capped at £26 million. Now, some folks at United are fuming about how they structured the deal. They’d rather see Rashford go anywhere else.

The thing is, Rashford loves life at Camp Nou and wants to stay. Barcelona see that, and they might even try to negotiate the price down further.

There’s talk that Michael Carrick, United’s interim boss, would welcome Rashford back in a heartbeat. Too bad there’s no recall clause. Even if everyone wanted a reunion, the contract blocks it.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, United’s co-owner, still wants Rashford’s wages off the books. But the thought of Barcelona grabbing their 28-year-old star on the cheap doesn’t sit well with him.

Funny enough, Rashford’s one of United’s best-paid players, but over at Barcelona, he only comes in sixth on their pay scale. Manager Hansi Flick is pretty keen to keep him around, too.

Off the pitch, Rashford’s settling in. He bought a swanky flat in Esplugues with killer views of the Collserola mountains and is soaking up the Catalan lifestyle.

His £15 million-a-year United contract runs until 2028, but he’s told friends he’s not looking back. Leaving his boyhood club wasn’t easy, but he’s made his call.

He’s set to be picked for Tuchel’s England squad for the World Cup in North America this summer. 

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