Manchester United set to back faltering Amorim with another rebuild despite current struggles

Manchester United may be sitting 10th in the Premier League after a damaging 1–0 defeat to 10-man Everton, but the club’s hierarchy is preparing to double down rather than pull away.

According to reporting from Samuel Luckhurst, United are ready to fund yet another extensive rebuild under Ruben Amorim, signalling firm backing for the Portuguese manager despite growing concerns over performances.

United’s board is preparing a sweeping restructuring of the squad, with midfield identified as the priority zone for reinforcement.

As per The Sun’s Samuel Luckhurst, England youngsters Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton have emerged as admired options, while Brighton’s Carlos Baleba remains on the shortlist following previous enquiries.

The club is also considering upgrades in goal and on the wings, though those decisions hinge partly on the progress of loanees Radek Vitek, impressing at Bristol City, and Harry Amass, who is earning valuable minutes at Sheffield Wednesday.

Uncertainty clouds the futures of senior figures as well: Bruno Fernandes has a £57m release clause for overseas clubs and will delay any decision until after the World Cup, while Kobbie Mainoo, whose summer loan request was rejected, has yet to start a league match this season.

Add to that Manuel Ugarte’s limited involvement, after Amorim recently admitted he has been “struggling” in training, and the club is bracing for a midfield reset on multiple fronts.

Significant exits could shape the scale of United’s rebuild, potentially freeing up as much as £2.1m per week in wages.

Barcelona hold a £30m option on Marcus Rashford, Napoli are obliged to pay £38m for Rasmus Højlund, while Casemiro is expected to be released upon the expiry of his deal.

Jadon Sancho (currently on loan at Aston Villa), Joshua Zirkzee, Altay Bayindir, and Tyrell Malacia may also be moved on as part of the revamp.

Meanwhile, Harry Maguire enters the final seven months of his contract and will be 33 next summer, leaving his United future far from guaranteed.

Despite the turbulence, the club remains committed to Amorim’s long-term project, hoping a top-six finish, and the European qualification that comes with it, will boost their budget and restore belief in the rebuild.