It has been a turbulent start to the year for managerial appointments across Europe. Enzo Maresca and Xabi Alonso have both been dismissed while Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain failed to renegotiate Luis Enrique's contract.

The market for experienced managers has rarely been more active and Amorim will need to move quickly if he wants to secure a top position.

The Portuguese manager left United following a challenging 18 months in charge. His departure came after a reported fallout with director of football Jason Wilcox, culminating in an explosive press conference following the Red Devils' draw against Leeds United.

Despite being out of work for only a few weeks, Amorim has already been tipped as a contender for several major vacancies.

His next move will go a long way to determining whether his spell at Old Trafford is remembered as a brief misstep or evidence of deeper trouble brewing in Manchester.

What went wrong at Manchester United?

Amorim was sacked on the first Monday of January leaving United in sixth position. The club had finished 15th in the Premier League the previous season, their lowest-ever finish and though results improved marginally. The relationship between manager and board deteriorated beyond repair.

The dispute centered on transfers and Amorim's insistence on a 3-4-2-1 formation. United's hierarchy questioned whether the system suited the squad while Amorim felt he lacked the players to implement his vision. The breakdown became public during his final press conference and the club moved swiftly to terminate his contract.

Amorim reportedly received his full contract settlement worth around £9.25 million as he was set to stay in Manchester until June 2027. The question now is whether another club will take a chance on a manager whose reputation suffered during his time in England.

A number of clubs are still reported to be interested in his signatur, as we explore where he could realistically end up next. Many of these predictions are reflected in the best free bet deals which highlight the odds for Amorim landing some of Europe’s top jobs.

Tottenham Hotspur

Thomas Frank remains under pressure at Tottenham despite inheriting a Europa League-winning squad.

Ange Postecoglou guided Spurs to victory in Bilbao last season, beating Amorim in the final but still lost his job. Frank has struggled to maintain that momentum.

Spurs sit on 11 points in the league phase of the Champions League with two matches remaining, and upcoming fixtures against Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt will determine their European status.

According to odds from BetVictor, Amorim is 14/1 to replace Frank at Spurs should he get the sack.

He would implement a similar formation to Postecoglou, though with less attacking chaos. Despite losing that Europa League final, Amorim proved his Sporting side could compete at the highest level.

Tottenham's squad would suit Amorim's preferred system better than United's did. The presence of wing-backs and technically gifted attackers aligns with his tactics.

West Ham United

In what would be a real test of his mettle, Amorim is 6/1 to take over at West Ham where Portuguese compatriot Nuno Espírito Santo faces growing pressure.

The Irons sit dangerously close to the relegation zone and the board may decide a change is needed to avoid a Championship campaign.

Despite the odds, Amorim isn’t the favorite to land the role in East London. Slaven Bilić at 4/7 and Michael Carrick at 2/1 are ahead in the betting markets, suggesting West Ham may opt for a manager with experience of relegation battles.

The job would be challenging. Amorim won’t have the calibre of players he enjoyed at Sporting and West Ham's squad lacks the technical quality his system demands. His work developing Viktor Gyökeres in Lisbon demonstrates his ability to improve forwards but West Ham have struggled to find a reliable striker for years.

West Ham represents a step down from Manchester United but it would offer Amorim the chance to prove he can work with limited resources. The question is whether he would stay if relegated.

Benfica

Jose Mourinho is struggling at Benfica. The club sits third in the Primeira Liga and has yet to secure their Champions League playoff spot following inconsistent form.

The former Chelsea manager also reportedly has a clause allowing him to leave in the summer, fueling speculation about replacements.

Amorim's knowledge of Portuguese football makes him an obvious candidate. He won two Primeira Liga titles and two Taça da Liga trophies with Sporting and João Noronha Lopes, a former presidential candidate at Benfica, claimed Amorim would become the club's coach "one day."

Amorim himself has said Benfica are "still my club" despite managing rivals Sporting.

The appointment would be controversial but Benfica have a tradition of hiring the best available Portuguese managers regardless of past allegiances.

Amorim would inherit a talented squad and his familiarity with the Primeira Liga would eliminate the adaptation period that hindered him at United.

What next for Amorim?

Amorim faces a crucial decision about his career trajectory. A return to Portugal with Benfica offers familiarity and the chance to rebuild his reputation in a league he knows well. Tottenham would provide an opportunity to prove his methods work in English football with the right support structure. West Ham represents the riskiest option, demanding immediate results with limited resources.

His next appointment will determine whether Manchester United was an unfortunate mismatch or evidence of deeper limitations. At 40, Amorim has time to recover from his Old Trafford failure but another setback could prove difficult to overcome.