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Ruben Amorim wanted to sign Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins over Benjamin Sesko during the summer transfer window as the Manchester United head coach launched a shock attack on the club hierarchy following Sunday’s draw at Leeds United, with his future now reportedly in major doubt.
Amorim Preferred Watkins Signing Over Sesko as Man Utd Boss Attacks Hierarchy
The Portuguese manager expressed frustration over broken promises regarding January transfer activity, stating he came to Old Trafford as a manager rather than just a coach. Amorim declared he would continue in his role for 18 months or until the board decides to replace him, emphasizing his determination not to quit despite mounting pressure following just three wins in their last 11 matches.
According to talkSPORT, Amorim’s fractured relationship with director of football Jason Wilcox has made his long-term position uncertain. The report claims Amorim feels promises about strengthening his squad in the current transfer window have been broken, with United now planning a quiet January despite his recruitment demands.
The summer transfer window also highlighted tensions, with Amorim preferring Premier League-proven Ollie Watkins over the eventual signing of Benjamin Sesko. This disagreement over recruitment strategy has contributed to the growing rift between the head coach and the club’s hierarchy, particularly regarding his role in transfer decisions.
Gary Neville suggested something significant happened in the past week to prompt Amorim’s outburst, noting the manager appeared unhappy with the hierarchy. Jamie Carragher criticized Amorim’s position, stating he was not good enough to question those who appointed him and suggesting the complaints related to either January transfer backing or tactical system concerns.
Neville emphasized that Amorim’s insistence on being called a manager rather than head coach indicates his desire for greater control over recruitment, academy operations, and other club departments beyond just training ground responsibilities. Despite United sitting sixth in the Premier League table, only four points separate them from 14th-placed Crystal Palace.
