Man Utd close in on hiring Ruben Amorim with Ineos in talks with Sporting Lisbon over £8m deal for Ten Hag replacement
MANCHESTER UNITED are closing in on a deal for Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim to become their new manager.
The Athletic claims talks have intensified on Monday evening, just hours after United brutally sacked Erik ten Hag.
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The Dutchman was given his marching orders after Sunday’s dismal defeat at West Ham.
Ruud van Nistelrooy has been put in charge as interim boss ahead of Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie with Leicester.
But he may not get a go against Chelsea in the league next Sunday, with Sporting boss Amorim firmly in Ineos’ sights.
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