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      Throwback picture shows defender Ruben Amorim watching in horror as Jonny Evans scores AGAINST him for Man Utd

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      RUBEN AMORIM is closing in on becoming the next permanent boss of Manchester United.Reports suggest the Red Devils are willing to pay the 39-year-old’s £8.3million release clause from Sporting CP to appoint him as their replacement for Erik ten Hag, who was sacked on Monday.A stunning throwback picture of Ruben Amorim has emerged of him playing against Man Utd at Old TraffordCredit: GettyThe picture shows Jonny Evans scoring the equaliser against Braga as United came from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in 2012Credit: AFPHowever, the ex-midfielder – dubbed the Special One 2.0 – actually shared the pitch with three players he will be coaching at Old Trafford.The first of these is former Benfica team-mate Victor Lindelof, whom he shared the pitch with just three times as the Swede was coming through the ranks.The second was ex-Tottenham star Christian Eriksen, who he faced with Benfica in the Europa League as he saw the Dane score in the second leg of the last-16 tie.The third star is actually returned Man Utd hero Jonny Evans.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAmorim and Evans, now 36, lined up on opposite sides during a Champions League group stage clash between United and Braga at Old Trafford in 2012.The Portuguese side had gotten off to a perfect start on the night, going 2-0 up inside 20 minutes through Alan, though Javier Hernandez halved the deficit five minutes later.The hosts dominated proceedings, and Sir Alex Ferguson’s side found an equaliser in the 62nd minute as Evans bundled a goal home from a corner.And a picture from that night of Evans celebrating with Amorim with his hands behind his head in horror has resurfaced in light of the managerial links now associating United and the Portuguese manager.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHernandez struck the decisive winner in the 75th minute to seal a remarkable comeback win for United.Amorim himself was subbed out of the game after 80 minutes.Watch Sporting Lisbon fan reveal how you’ve been pronouncing incoming Man Utd manger Ruben Amorim’s name all wrongSpeaking about his links to the Man Utd job following Sporting’s 3-1 win over Nacional in the Portuguese League Cup on Tuesday, Amorim said: “Manchester United is interested. But it’s my choice. Until everything is decided, we won’t be making any noise.”I have nothing useful to say. I will take on whatever I want to do, as I have always done. I’m not going to talk about my contract, it’s a matter between me and Sporting.”In the meantime, Ruud van Nistelrooy will take interim charge of the United squad for their League Cup clash against Leicester tonight, while he may also be in charge for Sunday’s game against Chelsea.Amorim was forced to retire from football at the age of 32 in 2014 due to a career-ending ACL injury.’I was expecting this’ – What Ruben Amorim said about Man Utd job linksRUBEN AMORIM has responded to being linked with a move to Manchester United.The Sporting Lisbon coach, 39, is reportedly closing in on a deal worth £8million to become Erik ten Hag’s successor.Just hours after Ten Hag’s dismissed on Monday morning, it emerged Man Utd chiefs were in talks with Amorim as they zero in on the Sporting boss.But the ex-Braga coach remained tight-lipped on negotiations when quizzed by the media.He said: “I was already expecting this question [about Man Utd].“Obviously I’m not going to talk about the future, because otherwise I’ll always have to comment.”I’m very proud to be Sporting coach, that’s all.”He then went down the path of coaching, attending a course at the Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon with lectures led by Jose Mourinho alongside seven-time Primeira Liga winner Antonio Veloso.He later completed an internship under Mourinho while the Special One was at United, and Amorim has cited the three-time Premier League winner as an idol and a “reference point” in his coaching.While he has played down the comparisons, calling Mourinho “unique”, Amorim’s demeanour has been compared to his old master.Assuming all goes to plan and he does move to United, Amorim is reportedly likely to stick to his 3-4-3 system.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe has won the Portuguese league twice with Sporting since taking charge in 2020, ending a 19-year duopoly of Benfica and Porto dominance.When previously managing Braga, he had also led to the club’s first win over Porto for 65 years.Ruben Amorim is ‘Mourinho 2.0’ who turned Sporting from ‘walking dead’ into Portuguese champs… he can revive Man UtdWHEN Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting Lisbon in March 2020, one club official compared their situation to the “walking dead”, writes Jordan Davies.Optimism and hope was at an all-time low.But the Amorim-effect was almost instantaneous, guiding the Portuguese sleeping giants to their first league title for 19 years in 2020/21, losing just once and only conceding 20 goals.Since then, Sporting have lifted another league title in 2023/24 – as well as two League Cups – and currently sit top with nine wins from nine this term.He may be young, but Amorim already has an eye for rebuilding and revitalising fallen super powers with his infectious charisma and intense tactical philosophy that hardly ever wavers. The “walking dead” at Manchester United must be praying for a similar sort of revival.And they may just get it from one of the most talented young coaches on the continent – a man accustomed to breathing new life back into crumbling institutions such as Old Trafford.Amorim has spent the last decade dreaming of one day gracing England’s Premier League, such was his admiration for an ex-United boss in Jose Mourinho growing up.Often nicknamed ‘Mourinho 2.0’, Amorim spent a week with his coaching idol in an internship capacity at United’s Carrington training base in 2018, going on to cite him as his “reference point”.United should not be expecting a mini-Mourinho, as Amorim said himself: “Mourinho is one of a kind. There won’t be another Mourinho. Mourinho is unique.”And yet, you cannot help but compare the two.For all the mismanagement in the Old Trafford hot seats over the years, this would be a real get – finally a slap in the face United’s Prem rivals have no answer for. More

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      Man Utd and Arsenal ‘go head to head for cut price Kolo Muani transfer with PSG willing to sell France star for £33m’

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      PARIS-SAINT GERMAIN flop Randal Kolo Muani could be set for a cut-price move to the Premier League. The 25-year-old striker joined the French giants from Eintracht Frankfurt for £77million last year.Randal Kolo Muani joined PSG in a £77m deal in 2023Credit: GettyThe French international has struggled for form and playing time in ParisCredit: GettyMuani has struggled to find his shooting boots since his big-money switch to the Ligue 1 champions. He has netted just 11 goals in 50 appearances and has been unable to nail down a regular place in the starting XI. Reports suggest PSG bosses are ready to take a loss on the French international. According to L’Equipe, both Manchester United and Arsenal are ready to battle it out for his signature.READ MORE TRANSFER NEWSThe outlet claims the speedster could be available in January for between £33m and £42m.Muani was linked with a £103m move to Man Utd in the summer of 2023. It followed a stunning season with Frankfurt, with the former Nantes forward bagging 15 goals and 11 assists in just 32 Bundesliga games. He ultimately made the move to the French capital instead.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut the switch has not worked out, with Muani’s future with the club increasingly unclear. Prior to joining PSG, the World Cup runner-up declared it would be a “dream” to play in the Premier League.Man Utd want Ruben AmorimHe said: “Honestly, who doesn’t dream of playing in the Premier League? “It’s one of the best leagues that exists. You dream about it. “These are childhood dreams. But I’m not searching for the perfect club or the best club in the world. “I’m really looking for the club that will give me the chance to be able to express myself, to earn game time and most importantly allow me to grow.”Ruben Amorim is ‘Mourinho 2.0’ who turned Sporting from ‘walking dead’ into Portuguese champs… he can revive Man UtdWHEN Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting Lisbon in March 2020, one club official compared their situation to the “walking dead”, writes Jordan Davies.Optimism and hope was at an all-time low.But the Amorim-effect was almost instantaneous, guiding the Portuguese sleeping giants to their first league title for 19 years in 2020/21, losing just once and only conceding 20 goals.Since then, Sporting have lifted another league title in 2023/24 – as well as two League Cups – and currently sit top with nine wins from nine this term.He may be young, but Amorim already has an eye for rebuilding and revitalising fallen super powers with his infectious charisma and intense tactical philosophy that hardly ever wavers. The “walking dead” at Manchester United must be praying for a similar sort of revival.And they may just get it from one of the most talented young coaches on the continent – a man accustomed to breathing new life back into crumbling institutions such as Old Trafford.Amorim has spent the last decade dreaming of one day gracing England’s Premier League, such was his admiration for an ex-United boss in Jose Mourinho growing up.Often nicknamed ‘Mourinho 2.0’, Amorim spent a week with his coaching idol in an internship capacity at United’s Carrington training base in 2018, going on to cite him as his “reference point”.United should not be expecting a mini-Mourinho, as Amorim said himself: “Mourinho is one of a kind. There won’t be another Mourinho. Mourinho is unique.”And yet, you cannot help but compare the two.For all the mismanagement in the Old Trafford hot seats over the years, this would be a real get – finally a slap in the face United’s Prem rivals have no answer for.Muani’s final decision could come down to Utd’s next managerial appointment.The Red Devils parted ways with Erik ten Hag on Monday following weeks of speculation. Old Trafford bosses have swooped for Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe club has agreed to pay Amorim’s £8.3m release fee.The Portuguese coach – plus three of his backroom staff – are expected to fly into Manchester later this week for advanced talks, More

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      Sporting fans split by Ruben Amorim exit as he leaves ‘final game’ ahead of Man Utd talks without acknowledging crowd

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      RUBEN AMORIM would have preferred to leave Lisbon in a blaze of glory after winning a third Primeira Liga title.Yet football does not work like that. And in what was surely his final game before taking charge of Manchester United, Amorim prepared to say his goodbyes at a half-empty Estadio Jose Alvalade in a League Cup quarter-final against Nacional.Sporting Lisbon fans are split as manager Ruben Amorim looks set to join Manchester UnitedCredit: RexAmorim received muted applause from Sporting fans as he appears Man Utd-boundCredit: GettySporting won 3-1 thanks to second-half goals by captain Morten Hjulmand and Viktor Gyokeres, who scored two.Luis Esteves pulled one back for Madeira-based Nacional.At the end of the match, Amorim headed down the tunnel without acknowledging the home fans.Amorim said on the Man Utd link: “Nothing to say yet, no announcement to make. Now I have nothing to say, we are here carrying out analysis.Read More on Man Utd”Everything I say will only create more noise. There is nothing to say about the matter. There is the statement, everyone knows. It was said by the club.”Besides, we don’t know the details for sure. We’ll see. It will go through my decision as the statement said. But saying half things now doesn’t seem best to me.”The stadium will be a good deal more lively on Tuesday when Manchester City are here for a Champions League match — although Amorim should by then have his feet firmly under his desk at Old Trafford.Liverpool and Aston Villa were both interested in Europe’s most sought-after coach. Even City could have been a possible destination post-Pep Guardiola.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSYet the United job is one Amorim, 39, could not turn down — even if not everyone saw it that way at Sporting.There is clearly a huge split in the Portuguese club’s fan base over their coach leaving at this stage of the season with many believing he should have seen the job through.Watch Sporting Lisbon fan reveal how you’ve been pronouncing incoming Man Utd manger Ruben Amorim’s name all wrongYet Amorim, along with the three-man coaching team who are expected to follow him, leaves a club in a much better state than when he arrived here in 2020.Inside the stadium, there was applause — albeit muted — when his name was read out before the game along with the line-ups.And there did not appear to be any jeers when Amorim shuffled out from the tunnel awkwardly towards the dugout.So, while his departure is hard to take for some, none of the fans will forget his legacy.This is a club which is back as the dominant force in Portugal. Even this term, Sporting have won their first nine league games, scoring 30 goals and conceding just two.Amorim’s Sporting legacyThey are also eighth in the Champions League table, which is one hell of an effort.In contrast, Lisbon was not exactly hit by League Cup fever.Amorim made lots of changes, which saw Sporting’s star man Gyokeres, the former Coventry striker, start on the bench.There was, however, a first appearance in six weeks for former Tottenham winger Marcus Edwards. He is certainly one player who has been transformed by Amorim since arriving at the club from Vitoria in 2022 and will be sorry to see the coach leave.While he changed his team, Amorim stuck with his tried and trusted formation of a back three.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt will certainly be something United fans will have to get used to over the coming months.But looking at the Premier League table, none of them will be complaining about the change. More

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      Man Utd ‘face further chaos and could be forced to wait WEEKS before Ruben Amorim takes charge’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED may have to wait a number of weeks before Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim takes charge as their new manager, reports claim.Sporting all but confirmed United will poach Amorim after announcing the Premier League giants are willing to pay his £8.3m release clause.Manchester United may have to wait ‘a number of weeks’ to sign Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben AmorimCredit: PATalks between Man Utd and Sporting have reportedly hit a snag regarding Amorim’s notice periodCredit: APThe Lisbon giants did not confirm whether they had accepted the Red Devils’ advances in a letter to the Portuguese stock exchange but reports suggested it’s only a matter of time until a deal is finalised.According to The Mail, however, talks have hit a snag regarding the Portuguese tactician’s notice period, which will last several weeks.United are happy to meet the 39-year-old head coach’s clause but are currently negotiating when he can start.Amorim may now not be in the dugout when the Premier League giants host Chelsea on Sunday.Read More on Man UtdIn fact, the Sporting boss may not take charge until Man Utd visit Ipswich on November 24.Interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy will be in charge against Leicester in the Carabao Cup last 16 on Wednesday at Old Trafford.Van Nistelrooy may also be in the dugout for the game with Chelsea, the Europa League encounter at home against PAOK and the Premier League clash with the Foxes on November 10 at Old Trafford.Amorim may not assume his new position until after the international break, meaning club chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe may not get his man for another four weeks.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSporting issued the following statement: “Manchester United has expressed an interest in hiring coach Ruben Amorim, with the Board of Directors of Sporting SAD referring to the terms and conditions set out in the employment contract in force between the Company and the coach, specifically the respective termination clause and the amount of 10m Euros.”Manchester United has expressed an interest in paying Sporting SAD the amount of the aforementioned clause.”How ‘Mourinho 2.0’ Ruben Amorim can revive Man Utd after being overlooked by Liverpool in summerAmorim broke his silence on the likelihood of taking over at Old Trafford during a press conference on Monday.He said: “I was already expecting this question [about Man Utd] and obviously I’m not going to talk about the future, because otherwise I’ll always have to comment.”I’m very proud to be Sporting coach, that’s all.”United sacked Erik ten Hag after the club’s worst ever start in the Premier League era.Ruben Amorim is ‘Mourinho 2.0’ who turned Sporting from ‘walking dead’ into Portuguese champs… he can revive Man UtdWHEN Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting Lisbon in March 2020, one club official compared their situation to the “walking dead”, writes Jordan Davies.Optimism and hope was at an all-time low.But the Amorim-effect was almost instantaneous, guiding the Portuguese sleeping giants to their first league title for 19 years in 2020/21, losing just once and only conceding 20 goals.Since then, Sporting have lifted another league title in 2023/24 – as well as two League Cups – and currently sit top with nine wins from nine this term.He may be young, but Amorim already has an eye for rebuilding and revitalising fallen super powers with his infectious charisma and intense tactical philosophy that hardly ever wavers. The “walking dead” at Manchester United must be praying for a similar sort of revival.And they may just get it from one of the most talented young coaches on the continent – a man accustomed to breathing new life back into crumbling institutions such as Old Trafford.Amorim has spent the last decade dreaming of one day gracing England’s Premier League, such was his admiration for an ex-United boss in Jose Mourinho growing up.Often nicknamed ‘Mourinho 2.0’, Amorim spent a week with his coaching idol in an internship capacity at United’s Carrington training base in 2018, going on to cite him as his “reference point”.United should not be expecting a mini-Mourinho, as Amorim said himself: “Mourinho is one of a kind. There won’t be another Mourinho. Mourinho is unique.”And yet, you cannot help but compare the two.For all the mismanagement in the Old Trafford hot seats over the years, this would be a real get – finally a slap in the face United’s Prem rivals have no answer for. More

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      Sporting ‘to accept offers for Viktor Gyokeres £30MILLION below release clause with boss Ruben Amorim on way to Man Utd’

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      SPORTING LISBON will reportedly let star man Viktor Gyokeres leave for a cut-price fee next summer – with some of Europe’s biggest clubs ready to pounce.The 26-year-old has an £85million release clause in his contract, which expires in June 2028.Viktor Gyokeres could be sold for a cut-price fee next summerCredit: GettyIncoming Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim could attempt to lure him to Old TraffordCredit: PABut according to Sky Germany, that will be reduced at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.Gyokeres, who has scored 14 goals in as many games this season, will therefore be allowed to leave Sporting next summer for as little as £50m.Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City are among the clubs tracking the sought-after striker.But Manchester United could also enter the race – especially if Sporting boss Ruben Amorim completes a move to Old Trafford.Read More on Man UtdAmorim has been tipped to replace Erik ten Hag following the Dutchman’s departure.United are set to pay his £8.3m exit clause, meaning he will be free to swap Lisbon for Manchester.A statement from Sporting on Tuesday afternoon read: “Manchester United has expressed an interest in hiring coach Ruben Amorim, with the Board of Directors of Sporting SAD referring to the terms and conditions set out in the employment contract in force between the Company and the coach, specifically the respective termination clause and the amount of 10m Euros.”Manchester United has expressed an interest in paying Sporting SAD the amount of the aforementioned clause.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSRuud van Nistelrooy has been placed in charge as interim United boss ahead of Wednesday’s Carabao Cup tie with Leicester.But if things go to plan, he could step aside in time for Chelsea’s visit to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.How ‘Mourinho 2.0’ Ruben Amorim can revive Man Utd after being overlooked by Liverpool in summerRuben Amorim is ‘Mourinho 2.0’ who turned Sporting from ‘walking dead’ into Portuguese champs… he can revive Man UtdWHEN Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting Lisbon in March 2020, one club official compared their situation to the “walking dead”, writes Jordan Davies.Optimism and hope was at an all-time low.But the Amorim-effect was almost instantaneous, guiding the Portuguese sleeping giants to their first league title for 19 years in 2020/21, losing just once and only conceding 20 goals.Since then, Sporting have lifted another league title in 2023/24 – as well as two League Cups – and currently sit top with nine wins from nine this term.He may be young, but Amorim already has an eye for rebuilding and revitalising fallen super powers with his infectious charisma and intense tactical philosophy that hardly ever wavers. The “walking dead” at Manchester United must be praying for a similar sort of revival.And they may just get it from one of the most talented young coaches on the continent – a man accustomed to breathing new life back into crumbling institutions such as Old Trafford.Amorim has spent the last decade dreaming of one day gracing England’s Premier League, such was his admiration for an ex-United boss in Jose Mourinho growing up.Often nicknamed ‘Mourinho 2.0’, Amorim spent a week with his coaching idol in an internship capacity at United’s Carrington training base in 2018, going on to cite him as his “reference point”.United should not be expecting a mini-Mourinho, as Amorim said himself: “Mourinho is one of a kind. There won’t be another Mourinho. Mourinho is unique.”And yet, you cannot help but compare the two.For all the mismanagement in the Old Trafford hot seats over the years, this would be a real get – finally a slap in the face United’s Prem rivals have no answer for. More

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      Man Utd ‘immediately transfer list Antony after Ten Hag axe as Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s team refuse to wait for Ruben Amorim’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have already placed Antony on the transfer list following Erik ten Hag’s axe, according to reports.The £85.5million star was Ten Hag’s biggest signing, and one of his many flops.Man Utd have placed Antony on the transfer listCredit: GettyAntony has scored just five Premier League goals since his arrival two years ago.And his time at Old Trafford could be up soon now Ten Hag is no longer in charge – with Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim in line to be announced as new boss.Antony has been told he can leave in January, report talkSPORT, even before the new man is in the hotseat.And United are understood to be willing to take a big hit in what they paid for the winger in order to get him off the wage bill.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAjax are reportedly interested in re-signing Antony, along with Flamengo in his native Brazil.Antony no longer has Ten Hag’s protection, with the Dutchman’s loyalty to the 24-year-old said to be a point of contention in the squad.Fans speculated Amad was annoyed after Antony was brought on ahead of him against Fenerbahce last week.Fenerbahce have also been linked with a move for Antony, who was believed to be pushing for a loan transfer.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe has struggled for minutes this season and has failed to justify his £200,000 wage since joining the club.In total, Antony has played 83 times for United, scoring 11 goals.’Something seriously wrong!’ Ex-Prem ref reacts to huge Man Utd call which saw Erik Ten Hag sacked More

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      Erik ten Hag urged Man Utd to sign FOUR stars including Liverpool ace, Real and Barcelona stars.. as well as Harry Kane

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      ERIK TEN HAG urged Manchester United to sign four players during his time at the club – including Harry Kane.The Dutchman was sacked by United on Monday following a 2-1 defeat to West Ham.Erik ten Hag missed out on four of his top transfer targetsCredit: GettyHarry Kane was on the Dutchman’s wishlist before he joined BayernCredit: GettyFrenkie de Jong was a top target for United after Ten Hag joinedCredit: GettyHe initially came close to losing his job at the end of last season, but earned a one-year contract extension instead after leading the Red Devils to FA Cup glory.Club officials gave him a budget of £200million to spend over the summer in a bid to strengthen the squad.However, United have since endured their worst start to a Premier League season.It’s estimated that Man Utd spent around £600m during Ten Hag’s reign.Read More on Man UtdBut they did NOT sign the four players he allegedly wanted most.The Daily Mail claims Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde was high on Ten Hag’s wishlist.Frenkie De Jong was also known to be a priority target.United pushed to sign the Barcelona star just after Ten Hag arrived at Old Trafford but failed to seal a deal.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSTen Hag also wanted Alexis Mac AllisterCredit: AlamyFederico Valverde was among the Dutchman’s four top targetsCredit: GettyWorld Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister was considered a top target before he joined Liverpool in a £55m transfer last June.And the 54-year-old was determined to sign England captain Harry Kane ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.Erik Ten Hag SACKED by Man United – here are the SIX candidates to replace himThe striker was heavily linked with a transfer to Manchester before eventually signing for Bayern Munich in a huge £104m move.Instead, United completed a £72m deal for Rasmus Hojlund.The Mail also report that club officials found Ten Hag’s demands to be “unrealistic”.Man Utd currently sit 14th in the Premier League table with just 11 points from nine games.Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is now in line to replace him, with United reportedly prepared to pay his £8m release fee. More

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      Jose Mourinho: I like Ruben Amorim as a person and as a manager.. incoming Man Utd boss can coach any club in any league

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      JOSE MOURINHO has spoken glowingly about Ruben Amorim who looks poised to become the next Manchester United manager.Sporting Lisbon boss Amorim, 39, is in advanced talks to succeed Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.Jose Mourinho has spoken very positively about Ruben AmorimCredit: GettyAmorim worked an internship under Jose Mourinho at Manchester UnitedCredit: Twitter @Mourinho_XtraEarlier this year he was linked with the Liverpool and West Ham jobs – and even flew to London amid talks of him taking over from David Moyes.And when he was being touted as The Hammers’ next coach in May, Mourinho, who gave Amorim an internship during his time at Man Utd, praised the Portuguese manager. Speaking to Mais Futebol, he said: “It’s also a question I shouldn’t answer, but what can I tell you? I like him [Amorim] as a person, I like him as a coach.”I think he has the conditions to be able to coach in any league and he has the conditions to be able to coach in any club.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”But he’s in a good league and he’s in a big club.”The decision is his and it will be up to the clubs that want him or not, to convince him with more or less arguments.”What is clear from my side is that I like the person and I like the coach.”Amorim took his first managerial role at Portuguese side Casa Pia just months after working under Mourinho in 2018.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS’I was expecting this’ – What Ruben Amorim said about Man Utd job linksRUBEN AMORIM has responded to being linked with a move to Manchester United.The Sporting Lisbon coach, 39, is reportedly closing in on a deal worth £8million to become Erik ten Hag’s successor.Just hours after Ten Hag’s dismissed on Monday morning, it emerged Man Utd chiefs were in talks with Amorim as they zero in on the Sporting boss.But the ex-Braga coach remained tight-lipped on negotiations when quizzed by the media.He said: “I was already expecting this question [about Man Utd].“Obviously I’m not going to talk about the future, because otherwise I’ll always have to comment.”I’m very proud to be Sporting coach, that’s all.”He went on to coach Braga and then joined Sporting in 2020 – where he has gone on to win two league titles and two cups.When compared to Mourinho earlier this year, Amorim said: “Don’t compare me to Mourinho. There will never be another Mourinho.”How ‘Mourinho 2.0’ Ruben Amorim can revive Man Utd after being overlooked by Liverpool in summerInterim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy will be in charge of Man Utd’s Carabao Cup tie against Leicester at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.However, Amorim could be at the helm as soon as Sunday’s Premier League clash at home to Chelsea.It is understood Man Utd will pay Sporting in the region of £8million to bring him to the club.When asked about the job during a press conference on Monday, he said: “I was already expecting this question and obviously I’m not going to talk about the future, because otherwise I’ll always have to comment.”I’m very proud to be Sporting coach, that’s all.” More