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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Exclusive by Jamie Jackson

Amorim’s Manchester United future in balance amid Wilcox transfer tension

The Manchester United head coach, Ruben Amorim, reacts during the draw against Leeds.
Ruben Amorim told Manchester United’s scouting department and sporting director ‘to do their job’ after the draw against Leeds. Photograph: Matt West/Shutterstock

Ruben Amorim’s future at Manchester United is in the balance, with the head coach’s strained relationship with the director of football, Jason Wilcox, a factor in what is viewed as an unpredictable situation at the club.

Amorim believed United were prepared to back him in the January transfer window should a major signing become available but at the moment this has changed, causing him discontent. The 40-year-old is believed to have been informed of this on the authority of Wilcox, who reports to Omar Berrada, the chief executive.

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