Manchester United could face financial implications if they decide to sack Ruben Amorim after a poor start to the new season.

According to Football Insider, Manchester United are unlikely to sack Ruben Amorim despite many calls for the Portuguese’s departure. The club could be staring at a £12 million setback should they choose to part ways with the under-fire manager, which will effectively keep him at Old Trafford for the time being.

Manchester United have not had much luck with a stable manager over the years, and they are faced with another decision on whether to part ways with their current manager. Ruben Amorim has come under fire for his team’s performances in the new season, with the defeat to lower league side Grimsby Town probably making the fans realise that a change must be made.

There was more pressure on Amorim following the Manchester Derby defeat, but some quarters stated he was safe in his role after that result. However, media reports have not been clear on Manchester United’s stance, with some quarters even suggesting that Sir Jim Ratcliffe met with Amorim directly during the week.

When asked about him ahead of the win over Chelsea, Ruben Amorim joked that Sir Jim Ratcliffe offered him a new deal. There were suggestions that Amorim had three games to save his job, which included the win over the Blues, although there’s a big twist in the background that could provide clarity on the club’s stance.

Manchester United are not lining up replacement options for Amorim as things stand, and there are financial implications should they choose to part ways with the under-fire manager. The report states that the Red Devils could be staring at a £12 million setback should they sack Amorim, which may not be seen as ideal given the scrutiny over PSR and FFP.

Ruben Amorim’s job is safe at Manchester United

Manchester United had to shell out a multi-million pound settlement to get rid of former boss Erik ten Hag, and they have made similar errors in the past many years. Ten Hag was sacked less than a year ago, and now, should they part ways with their current custodian, the £12 million setback could be huge for them.

Hence, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the board will hope Ruben Amorim can bring about a turnaround of fortunes by getting consistent results and shrug off all the talk of a departure once and for all. It remains to be seen whether the underfire Portuguese can make a difference, as the win over Chelsea does give the team a boost heading into another crucial period of their season.