Overview

• The 3-1 loss at Brentford intensified scrutiny, with outlets reporting shortlists that include Gareth Southgate, Oliver Glasner and Andoni Iraola, while Fabrizio Romano says Xavi would be open to the job if contacted.
• Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler said he is very happy at his club and would not discuss Amorim's job, and Crystal Palace’s Glasner called the links mere rumours, with no confirmed approaches reported.
• CaughtOffside reports United could face an estimated £12m cost to terminate Amorim’s deal, and talkSPORT reporting cited by CaughtOffside says Bournemouth are pushing to extend Iraola’s contract.
• Manchester Evening News reports United’s hierarchy publicly back Amorim yet privately fear he may walk away, with Sunderland visiting Old Trafford this weekend as pressure continues.
• Mirror and MEN coverage, citing Corriere Como, say Amorim is prepared to move on from £36m striker Joshua Zirkzee, who has been linked with Cesc Fàbregas’ Como.