Shock manager becomes favourite to replace Ruben Amorim at Man Utd as odds dramatically slashed

A shock name has emerged out of nowhere as the favourite to replace Ruben Amorim as Manchester United manager.

Despite the fact that he has led United to the Europa League final, it’s fair to say that Amorim’s start to life in Manchester has not gone well.

The Portuguese manager replaced former boss Erik ten Hag in November, but has failed to improve the club’s form in the Premier League, with United currently sitting 16th.

Amorim’s disastrous domestic form has led to some calls for him to be replaced in the summer, and the favourite to replace him would be a massive shock.

The upcoming Europa League final between United and Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur feels like a make or break game for both Amorims and Spurs manager Ange Postecoglu.

Failure to win the competition could put an immediate end to either manager’s careers in England, leading to speculation over who could succeed them.

And if it’s Amorim who loses his job, then the bookmaker’s favourite to take over in the Old Trafford dugout is former United manager Jose Mourinho.

Odds from Betfair have Mourinho as a staggering 4-1 favourite to become United boss should Amorim go in the summer.

Mourinho managed United from 2016 to 2018, winning the Europa League, Carabao Cup and Community Shield.

Jose Mourinho currently manages Turkish club Fenerbahce. (Image: Getty)

United also finished as Premier League runners-up under Mourinho in 2017-18, a feat that remains their joint-best top-flight finish since legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013.

However, United ultimately decided to sack Mourinho in December 2018, claiming that there had been no progress with results or style despite the fact that he had spent nearly £400m on 11 players.

Former player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer came in as his replacement, while Mourinho took nearly a year out before returning to the Premier League to manager Spurs in November 2019.

The 62-year-old is currently managing Turkish giants Fenerbahce, having taken over in June last year, and is sitting second in the Super Lig, eight points behind historic rivals Galatasaray with three games to play.