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Before Manchester United’s win against Sunderland on Saturday, Ruben Amorim was under a lot of pressure owing to the dismal start to the new season.

While INEOS publicly backed him, there were rising calls for the co-owners to relieve the head coach of his duties and hire someone else.

The summer strategy of signing Premier League-proven players had worked a treat, and hence Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co. were mulling over adopting the same strategy for their managerial hunt.

Andoni Iraola of Bournemouth had emerged as a target, but the favourite was Oliver Glasner, who has done a fabulous job since taking over at Crystal Palace.

On top of his impressive record with the Eagles, the Austrian’s current deal also expires next summer and despite Palace’s best attempts, he is yet to sign on the dotted lines.

That gave the Red Devils hope of getting their man, but now, Sky Sports has revealed that the former Eintracht Frankfurt boss has his eyes on another job.

He is desperate to coach Bayern Munich, whom he considers his dream club, and even if he signs a new contract with the Selhurst Park outfit, he wants a release clause...