Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly uneasy about Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim’s long-term commitment to the club.
This concern arises from a series of conflicting statements Amorim has made, which have raised doubts about his future at Old Trafford.
According to The Sun, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the INEOS boss is still willing to support Amorim financially for a major squad rebuild this summer but is privately unsettled by the manager’s public comments.
These include recent remarks implying that United might be “better off” losing the Europa League final to Tottenham, as the team is “not ready” for Champions League competition.
Amorim, who took charge earlier this season, has hinted at stepping down at times but later clarified before the Chelsea match that he has no intention to resign.
Such mixed signals have caused concern within INEOS leadership, especially given United’s inconsistent form and their disappointing 16th-place league finish.
Ratcliffe reportedly wants clear assurances that Amorim intends to honour the remaining two years of his contract.
Despite the poor season, the club’s leadership is willing to remain patient—provided Amorim shows a firm commitment to the project.
The Europa League final against 17th-placed Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao has now taken on added importance.
A victory would not only secure European football and vital income but also help clarify the club’s direction ahead of a pivotal summer.
Meanwhile, United are said to be tracking Wolves’ Matheus Cunha, Ipswich’s Liam Delap, and are also searching for a new goalkeeper and central defender as part of their rebuilding plans.