Manchester United’s director of football, Jason Wilcox, has confirmed the club’s plans to support head coach Amorim to build the team’s capacity.

They intend to sign more players in the next transfer window, either in January or next summer, as Amorim’s three consecutive wins have sparked some optimism about his future at Old Trafford. His last three matches against Sunderland, Liverpool, and Brighton have been just wins.

Wilcox said the club’s hierarchy have already identified the loops that need to be closed to ensure better performance.

"We have got a clear plan. We know what we have to do, and we know the areas of the team that we have to improve. For us to get in the top four and consistently challenge for Champions League places, win Champions Leagues, and win Premier Leagues, we have to invest in the squad. We have to buy the right players. The right players who are talented but also who can deal with the pressure, who can take the squad forward," Wilcox said in an interview with United's website.

United have spent close to £250 million ($329m) on new players since Amorim took the job at Old Trafford in November 2024.

Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe suggested during the October international break that he is willing to give the 40-year-old "three years" to implement his plan.

And Wilcox has backed the British billionaire's comments by saying the board will "stay calm" even if United's form dips.

"We have just got to keep this going now. Not get too carried away when we win and not get too disappointed when we lose. We know we are making progress. I am sure there are going to be bumps in the road, but we have just got to make sure we stay calm irrespective of the noise outside," Wilcox said.

Wilcox's remarks follow heightened conversations about Amorim’s competence and tactical prowess to help improve Man Utd’s dwindling form, particularly since his takeover from Ten Hag, who was dismissed in October 2024 over a poor run of results.

On October 19, Manchester United for its first time recorded two consecutive winning streaks since Amorim took charge in November last year.

The Reds appointed Amorim in November 2024, but nearly ten months into his tenure, the club has yet to see a significant turnaround in fortunes. The team continued to struggle despite high fan expectations.

However, his 2-1 win against Chelsea on Sunday, 12 October at Old Trafford, and 2-1 triumph in a clash with Liverpool on Sunday, after goals by Benjamin Sesko (23’) and Bruno Fernandes (penalty, 78’), prompted an expression of excitement from the Portuguese coach.

Speaking during his post-match press conference, Amorim stated, “It’s everything combined for the fans. If you ask them about two wins in a row after so many years, it is really important for me that it is back-to-back; it doesn’t matter about the opponent; it is just the feeling of winning.”

Before the twice-in-a-role win, Head coach Amorim had taken just 34 points from his 33 Premier League games in charge. But his record as of October 20 put him just a point above his previous.

Before this win, Man Utd lost for the fourth game in a row in all competitions.

Meanwhile, Rooney has been quite vocal about Man Utd’s form. Man Utd, before their recent wins, had had a disappointing run since Amorim’s takeover.

According to Rooney, he sees faith in Ruben Amorim to turn things around at Manchester United and believes the soul has gone from his former club.

"I just don't know what's going on. I have tried my hand at management, and it didn't work out too well, so I get it. Ruben Amorim is my age, he's still a young manager, and I'm sure he's got a massive future, but what's going on at Man Utd, this is not Man Utd. I honestly hope he can turn it around, and he does. But... after everything I've seen, honestly, I've got no faith in it," he said on his BBC podcast.

In a related development, On September 14, Man Utd suffered an embarrassing defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The Reds lost against their rivals in a 0-3 derby with a brace from Erling Haaland and Phil Foden.

Speaking in a post-match conference, Amorim addressed some mistakes made by his side, highlighting the confused state of the players at times. According to him, some goals could have been avoided, but he admits he made poor decisions during the game.

On his tactical philosophy, which has come under massive attack, particularly after the derby defeat against City, he reiterated that he will not change it. Some critics have slammed him for his 3-4-3 setup, which appears to be affecting players like Bruno Fernandes or Benjamin Šešk, given United’s current position on the league table.

“It’s not a record that you should have at Manchester United… But I’m not going to change. When I want to change my philosophy, I will change. If not, you have to change the man.”