Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly concerned that Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim may not commit to the club long-term future.
This is following a series of contradictory statements that have cast doubt on his future at Old Trafford.
According to The Sun, the INEOS chief remains ready to back Amorim with funding for a squad overhaul this summer but is privately unsettled by the manager’s public remarks.
This includes recent comments suggesting United might be “better off” losing the Europa League final to Tottenham, as the squad is “not ready” for Champions League football.
Amorim, who only joined the club this season, has hinted at the possibility of stepping aside, only to later state ahead of the Chelsea clash that he would not resign.
These inconsistent messages have triggered alarm bells within the INEOS leadership, particularly given the volatility surrounding United’s on-field performances and their 16th-place league finish.
Ratcliffe is said to want firm assurances that Amorim is prepared to see out the remaining two years of his contract.
Despite a dismal campaign, the club hierarchy is inclined to show patience, provided there is a clear commitment from the manager moving forward.
The upcoming Europa League final against 17th-placed Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao has now taken on greater significance.
A win would not only salvage European qualification and much-needed revenue but potentially provide clarity heading into a crucial summer overhaul.
Meanwhile, United are reportedly monitoring Wolves’ Matheus Cunha, Ipswich’s Liam Delap, and are in the market for a new goalkeeper and centre-back as part of their restructuring efforts.
