Man Utd already know cost to sack Ruben Amorim after Brentford defeat

Ruben Amorim's position as Manchester United manager is once again under scrutiny following another Premier League defeat. The Red Devils were outplayed in a 3-1 loss to Brentford, with Amorim's side appearing second-rate throughout the match. Igor Thiago capitalised on Harry Maguire's dubious defending to score the opening goal, before Altay Bayindir handed the forward his second.

Benjamin Sesko managed to reduce the deficit with his first goal for the club, but Bruno Fernandes failed to convert from the penalty spot for the second time this season in the second half. Mathias Jensen sealed Brentford's victory in stoppage time, handing United their third loss of the season and casting further doubt over Amorim's future. The Portuguese coach's tenure at Old Trafford was already under question following the Manchester derby defeat to Manchester City earlier this month.

It was revealed then that United would face a hefty compensation bill should they decide to sack Amorim. As reported by the Daily Mail, the Red Devils would be liable for a £12million payout. Amorim, who took up the reins on November 1 last year, signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with an option for a further 12 months.

United shelled out approximately £9.2m to release him from his previous contract at Sporting. If they choose to sever ties with Amorim within the first year of his contract, they will be hit with a substantial compensation fee.

It's also understood that if Amorim and his staff decide to part ways, they would receive also compensation. Whether United's stance on the Portuguese boss has changed is yet to be confirmed, but it was previously believed they were standing firm with the 40-year-old.

"It's always the same to lose at this club, it hurts a lot," Amorim said after the loss. "We need to think about the next one.

"Of course we want to win. We didn't control the game. We played the game of Brentford. First balls, second balls, set-pieces. All the crucial moments were against us. It's tough to lose again but we need to think about the next one.

"The first goal was a long ball. We worked on that in the week, and on set pieces. We knew the long balls were coming and one touch they had the opportunity. We need to do better.

"We didn't play our game. We only had control for some moments. But it was more or less all the same. We need to play our games, not the opponents', but they were stronger on that."