Portuguese manager Rúben Amorim is walking a tightrope as he risks losing his job following a string of poor results for the club.

The former Sporting Lisbon coach has come under intense pressure following the Red Devils' poor start to the season, despite adding some quality signings to the squad.

According to reports, the club's hierarchy is closely monitoring the team's performance over the next three matches before making a decision on the 40-year-old.

Manchester United will face Chelsea this weekend, then travel to Brentford in their next fixture, before hosting newly promoted Sunderland at home.

Reports indicate that defeat in two of these games could see Amorim shown the exit door after just ten months in the Old Trafford dugout.

According to TouchlineX, the Manchester United hierarchy is considering four managers as potential replacements for the Portuguese.

The possible candidates include United States national team coach and former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino, Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner, Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola, and former England manager Gareth Southgate.

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