Overview

• A 3-1 loss to Brentford left United 14th in the Premier League, intensifying scrutiny of Amorim's position.
• TBR Football reports a shortlist of potential successors is in place, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe said to have contacted Gareth Southgate.
• Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is linked by multiple reports, and a TBR insider says he could stay if Palace match his ambitions after recent trophy success.
• Football Insider, citing Fabrizio Romano, reports that Xavi would be open to taking the United job and would accept immediately if approached.
• The Mirror, citing the i, reports concern that Amorim may resign and says some sources believe no formal approaches to replacements have been made.