Overview

• Rúben Amorim remains in post but faces intensified scrutiny after Manchester United’s 3-1 loss to Brentford left the club 14th in the Premier League.
• Fabrizio Romano reports Xavi is studying the Premier League and is prepared to accept the Old Trafford role at once regardless of European qualification.
• United’s ownership has not made a decision on Amorim’s future as speculation over possible successors continues.
• Romano says Al-Ittihad have made an approach to Xavi following the Saudi club’s sacking of Laurent Blanc early in the season.
• Other coaches linked to the United job in recent reports include Gareth Southgate, Andoni Iraola, Oliver Glasner, Fabian Hurzeler, Luciano Spalletti and Sérgio Conceição.