Overview

• Sir Jim Ratcliffe reiterated his support for Ruben Amorim, saying the coach will be judged over three years despite an inconsistent start.
• Executives have held internal talks and informally sought views from senior players, reflecting continued scrutiny of the team’s direction.
• Recruitment plans for January focus on a midfielder for Amorim’s two‑man pivot and a right wing‑back, with assessments continuing at centre‑back.
• A social post by Turki Al‑Sheikh reignited takeover speculation, but reporting points to mechanisms that reduce the likelihood of a full sale before late‑2026 or early‑2027.
• Commentary has floated potential successors, including Thomas Tuchel, though links are speculative and there are no confirmed approaches.