Sporting head coach Ruben Amorim is on the cusp of being named Manchester United boss, eight years after his compatriot Jose Mourinho was handed the reins at Old Trafford

Manchester United considered a number of managers - including the likes of Xavi and Max Allegri - before they eventually opted to pursue Sporting Lisbon's Ruben Amorim

Sporting Lisbon Ruben Amorim has been identfied as Manchester United's preferred option to replace Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford but there appears to be some work still to do on a deal

Manchester United hope to land Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim as their new head coach after sacking Erik ten Hag earlier this week and the Red Devils have made an approach

Ruben Amorin is edging close to becoming Manchester United’s new manager after Erik ten Hag’s exit and the Sporting Lisbon head coach might already have some transfers in mind

Manchester United have agreed a deal to make Ruben Amorim their new manager, and the Portuguese coach has been given the seal of approval by ex-Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho

Ruben Amorim has agreed a deal in principle to become the new Man United manager - having previously dismissed comparisons with ex-Chelsea and Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho.

Ten Hag was sacked as Red Devils' boss on Monday morning after two-and-a-half years at the helm, though speculation has been rife for months over his future at the club.