The Athletic’s David Ornstein has dropped a massive update on Manchester United’s hunt for Erik ten Hag’s replacement, as a deal for Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim seems to be closing in.
According to the reputable journalist, the Red Devils are actively working on a deal to appoint Ruben Amorim as their new manager. The club are in talks with Sporting CP to finalise a deal and are ready to pay the €10m release clause for him. The manager himself is keen on accepting the move as well.
Taking to X, Ornstein tweeted:
“EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United working on deal to appoint Ruben Amorim as head coach. #MUFC ready to pay €10m release clause + in talks with #SportingCP to finalise. 39yo Portuguese open to accepting move.”
? EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United working on deal to appoint Ruben Amorim as head coach. #MUFC ready to pay €10m release clause + in talks with #SportingCP to finalise. 39yo Portuguese open to accepting move. W/ @AdamCrafton_ @lauriewhitwell @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/zDxEd0SmBa
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) October 28, 2024
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