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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

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      Five things Ruben Amorim must fix at Man Utd from giving flops a tactical identity to getting best out of £51m man

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      RUBEN AMORIM looks set to be the manager appointed as the new boss of Manchester United following the sacking of Erik ten Hag.The Sporting CP head coach will inherit a squad that sits 14th in the Premier League and 21st in the Europa League table.Ruben Amorim is set to inherit a talented but massively underperforming squadCredit: GettyErik ten Hag left his position at Man Utd with the team in 14th in the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyHowever, that is not to say he will come into a total mess at Old Trafford, with a talented squad with a number of bright young talents set to be at his disposal.The summer’s transfers under new bosses Ineos also appear to fit like a glove for Amorim’s style of play.The addition of a new defensive midfielder in Manuel Ugarte and two centre-backs in Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro have bolstered particularly weak areas of the squad from last season.But problems have persisted over the summer, and Amorim, 39, will need to have a checklist of items on his agenda if he takes up the Red Devils mantle – as his idol Jose Mourinho once did.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMaking a clear tactical identityA common criticism of United under Ten Hag was a lack of clear identity and patterns of play.Ten Hag said he wanted his side to be the best transitional team in the world. And to his credit, United did often look devastating when moving the ball from back to front quickly.Amorim’s 3-4-3 shape could be the key to unlocking United’s potentialBut there’s an argument to be had that this made them a one-trick pony, and far too often they would appear to have no pattern of play outside of long balls into the channels that would give way to chaos.Amorim favours a shorter style of play, with his 3-4-3 formation seeing Sporting attempt the fewest long passes and most short passes in the Primeira Liga so far this season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMeanwhile, in the Premier League, United rank 10th for long passes and fifth for short passes.The Old Trafford faithful are desperate to simply see a distinct pattern of play, since for the best part of three years, they seem to have lacked one on a consistent basis.Rúben Amorim talks about the future of Viktor Gyökeres at Sporting Make them tough to beatAnother major criticism of the Ten Hag era came with how easy the team were to play through and beat.This was a particularly apparent flaw last season, with only Sheffield United giving up more shots against their goal than Man Utd.The Red Devils have improved this time around and rank sixth among their peers in that metric.However, the non-penalty Expected Goals metric for shots faced puts them down in 13th, showing that they give up a lot of high-quality chances.Man Utd have been far too leaky in major gamesCredit: GettyIt has led to Andre Onana being forced into action to stop high-quality chances and prevent score deficits from being far worseCredit: APHarrowing 3-0 defeats against Liverpool and Tottenham this season made that obvious.Ten Hag’s United teams were no strangers to a comeback, but many games that should have been out of sight were lost due to a lack of concentration or clear defensive structure.Amorim has a stunning record at Sporting, with 161 wins, 33 draws and 33 losses to his name.In his last 15 defeats, Amorim’s team have only lost by more than one goal twice – with just one in the last ten being by two – while United lost games by three or more goals 24 times in Ten Hag’s reign.Getting the best out of UgarteUgarte is a star that Amorim knows well, with the defensive midfielder starring under him in Portugal before moving to Paris Saint-Germain for big money in 2023.The Uruguay international struggled to get a foothold in Paris before moving to United this summer in a deal worth £42million up front that could rise to £51m.Ugarte has shown glimpses of his talents already at United, with his role in the midweek draw at Fenerbahce seeing him win the ball back before setting the team away for a counter-attack which they scored from.Manuel Ugarte has had a mixed start to life at Old TraffordCredit: GettyHe excelled under Amorim at Sporting Lisbon and could be key for him at UnitedCredit: GettyHowever, he desperately struggled in the defeat to Spurs, albeit he was not the only star at fault in a lifeless display after captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off.Ugarte also does not seem the most technically proficient on the ball, which is exactly why a likely shift to a 3-4-3 under Amorim could hold the keys to unlocking the midfielder. Allowing Ugarte to be a ball-winning specialist who can then recycle the ball to team-mates with a better eye for a pass – such as Lisandro Martinez or Leny Yoro stepping out from the back line – should help to maximise his ball economy.Get the best finishers in scoring positionsQuite rightly, a fair portion of the blame for United’s slow start to the season has come down to the lack of quality finishing in the final third.Indeed, United have the single worst xG differential of any club in England, with the players expected to have scored at least 6.6 more goals if they were finishing at an average level.They also have the most big chances missed out of anyone in the division with 22.However, one way Amorim can actually solve this issue is by getting the squad’s most clinical forwards, Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford, into those scoring positions more.Amorim must find a way to give United’s best finishers, Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford, more scoring chancesCredit: GettyUnited have missed the most big chances of any team in the league this season, but many have fallen to Diogo Dalot or Alejandro Garnacho who are not clinicalCredit: AlamyUsing the West Ham game as an example, Alejandro Garnacho, Fernandes and Diogo Dalot were all guilty of missing huge chances in the first half, while Hojlund and Rashford were only afforded difficult half chances to score.Garnacho, a clearly talented but rough-around-the-edges star, has five missed big chances this season, while Fernandes has four – a number equal with Joshua Zirkzee, who arrived with a reputation more as a facilitator rather than killer in front of goal.Rashford’s credentials in scoring 30 goals only two seasons ago prove him to be a top finisher when in form, while Hojlund had a conversion rate of 27 per cent in the league last season.A dynamic front three involving the pair with support from another forward and aggressive wing-backs could go a long way to solving the team’s performance issues in front of goal, without breaking the bank by going for the likes of Viktor Gyokeres.Continue to champion youth progressionTen Hag championed the introduction of youth talents into the first-team, which has yielded three of the club’s brightest prodigies in the current team in Garnacho, Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo.At Sporting, Amorim has also favoured this approach, with many stars being sold for huge profits under his watch before a new talent was unearthed and promoted from within.Matheus Nunes, Nuno Mendes, Joao Palhinha, Pedro Porro, Chermiti and Ugarte are among the stars to play under him before being sold for big money.For Sporting, that is simply the way of doing business, but United normally do not face the same pressure to sell their big talents to rivals. And it is why they have a proud record of having an academy player in every one of their matchday squads for more than 86 years.This would hand Amorim the tools to cultivate a plan with the youth prospects in the club’s academy and develop them to be ready for the first-team.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Under-18s are excelling once again this season, with Chido Obi-Martin looking like a real talent after he was poached from Arsenal, while the likes of Harry Amass are on the cusp of earning minutes in the first-team.Amorim’s own philosophy should align with United’s vision, so this should be an easy one for the former midfielder to implement.Ten Hag championed youth progression at United, bringing through two of the team’s biggest starsCredit: GettyAmorim will need to continue to trust in Carrington’s youth development programme like he has at SportingCredit: EPA More

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      Man Utd’s striker woes may be solved thanks to Amorim… but incoming boss’ Gyokeres comments may come back to bite him

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      SPORTING LISBON manager Ruben Amorim is reportedly in line to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.Ten Hag was sacked by the Red Devils on Monday following a 2-1 defeat to West Ham.Ruben Amorim has been linked with the Man Utd jobCredit: GettyAmorim could attempt to lure Viktor Gyokeres to Old Trafford – but his previous comments could come back to bite himCredit: PAAmorim has valued Gyokeres at £83mCredit: GettyRuud van Nistelrooy subsequently took over as interim boss while United chiefs began the search for a permanent successor.But ex-Portugal international Amorim has already emerged as the club’s top target.And he is said to be keen to accept the job.Amorim’s potential move to Old Trafford could pave the way for a top striker to join United.Read More on Man UtdOnce settled in to his job, the 39-year-old could attempt to lure Sporting forward Viktor Gyokeres to Manchester.The Sweden international has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months.Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea have all expressed an interest in signing the former Coventry star.But Amorim’s presence could attract him to Old Trafford instead.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSGyokeres enjoyed a prolific campaign with Sporting Lisbon last season, scoring 43 goals in 50 appearances.The 26-year-old has carried that impressive form over to this term with 14 goals in the same number of outings.Man Utd want Ruben Amorim’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.”And, just last month, Amorim insisted Gyokeres is worth at least £83MILLION.He said: “Viktor is a great player, and I believe he is worth €100 million.”Particularly, Sporting, along with president Frederico Varandas and sporting director Hugo Viana, believes he is worth that amount.”Therefore, that is the price; anyone wanting to sign him will have to pay €100 million.”Having publicly put a huge price tag on the striker, it could be difficult for him to facilitate a transfer if he does become the next United boss.Since taking over in 2020, Amorim has won 170 of his 237 matches in charge of Sporting.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was questioned about his future during a press conference on Tuesday and explained: “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.”Why NOBODY is the right man to replace Erik ten Hag at Man UtdSunSport’s DAVE KIDD explains what’s wrong with all the potential candidates to replace Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.THIS is a mid-table squad at an underachieving club, with a lot of unwanted players on big money.And Ratcliffe is an instinctive cost-cutter who may not pay top dollar to the next manager.If this club wasn’t called ‘Manchester United’, it wouldn’t be an especially desirable job.The good news for United is that their new sporting director, Dan Ashworth, is a very decent judge of a manager.He has been instrumental in three previous managerial appointments — Gareth Southgate for England, Graham Potter for Brighton and Eddie Howe for Newcastle.None were wildly popular at the time, all were conspicuous successes.Interestingly, Ashworth’s No 1 choice for the Newcastle job was Unai Emery, who turned him down to stay at Villarreal but has since proved that judgment right by excelling at Aston Villa.And the Spaniard would be an excellent fit for United — yet there is next to no chance that he would abandon Villa’s Champions League campaign to take the Old Trafford job, not least because he isn’t a stark raving madman.Howe would be another good candidate to succeed Ten Hag but, although he has become frustrated on Tyneside, the Saudis would surely not allow Ratcliffe to poach Howe, as they reluctantly did with Ashworth.Potter is available but his Chelsea experience and lack of charisma would make him a tough sell.Which brings us to Southgate, who remains close with Ashworth and is an excellent man-manager who was seriously considered by United last spring.Yet, despite having led England to two of their three major finals, Southgate’s reputation for over-caution was only enhanced during the Euros.Mauricio Pochettino, passed over twice by United, is out of the equation having taken the United States job.Thomas Tuchel would also have been a popular and gettable option – but England got in there first.Likewise, Roberto De Zerbi, now at Marseille after his brief Brighton stint sparkled then fizzled out.Kieran McKenna — a gifted former United coach who has won back-to-back promotions with Ipswich Town — is an intriguing candidate but the imminent vacancy may come a year or so too soon.Marco Silva, the extremely under-rated Fulham boss, has been on United’s radar and should not be discounted.Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim, last season’s ‘next big thing’, was passed over by West Ham as well as Liverpool this summer and is not an easy man to pin down.Zinedine Zidane, who has taken over from Alan Curbishley as a 20-1 shot for every Premier League job, is a ‘figurehead’ manager and not an Ashworth type.Ruud van Nistelrooy, the former United goal machine who joined Ten Hag’s coaching team in the summer is the bookies’ favourite. Simply because he’s in the building and he’s Dutch.So, yes, getting rid of Ten Hag is the easy part. More