5 top candidates to replace Ruben Amorim and Jurgen Klopp's opinion on Man Utd job

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As Ruben Amorim clings on to his job at Manchester United, here are five viable candidates to replace him, including current Premier League bosses and Champions League winnersRuben Amorim could soon be sacked as Manchester United manager, but there is no chance of Jurgen Klopp ever replacing him in the Old Trafford hotseat. The Portuguese coach is clinging to his job following Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at Brentford, which left United down in 14th place.Following last season’s lowly 15th-placed finish and defeat in the Europa League final, Amorim desperately needed a strong start.

Here are five of the leading candidates to replace Amorim if Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the head of football operations, finally runs out of patience…READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp's six-word comment sums up thoughts on replacing Ruben Amorim at Man UtdREAD MORE: 'He's been isolated' – Ruben Amorim Man Utd verdict emerges from body language expertOliver GlasnerThe Austrian’s stock just keeps soaring after leading Crystal Palace to within three points of the Premier League summit following Saturday’s last-gasp win over Liverpool.Having secured the FA Cup, Community Shield and European football, how much further can he realistically take Palace? His appointment would have the potential to divide United’s fanbase, although a few wins would surely get his doubters onside.Unai EmeryLike Glasner, some are questioning how much further the highly respected Spandiard can take Villa, who have been hamstrung by the game’s financial rules.There is no shortage of cash - quite the opposite - but the club has been forced to sell in order to remain within profit and sustainability limits.

Missing out on Champions League football was a big blow to the club and Emery, who may be getting itchy feet after three years at the helm.Xavi HernandezThe Spanish legend is ready to return to management after taking a year’s sabbatical following his Barcelona departure at the end of the 2023/24 campaign.According to Fabrizio Romano, Xavi would jump at the United job and has been following the Premier League closely in preparation for his next role. But following such an illustrious career, he should be able to handle the pressure of managing United.Zinedine ZidaneDespite his success with Real Madrid, where he won three Champions League titles, Zidane has become a man of managerial mystery, with little known about his plans.There is speculation that he is interested in taking over as France manager, a position that will become available after next year’s World Cup, when long-serving boss and former international team-mate Didier Deschamps will step down.According to reports in France, Zidane would prioritise that over United, a job he has been linked with on numerous occasions.