Ruben Amorim confirms imminent Manchester United decision | OneFootball

Deal expected to accelerate after Sporting Lisbon’s clash with Estrela da Amadora on Friday

Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim has revealed that a decision on his future will become “clear” after his side’s game against Estrela da Amadora on Friday.

The 39-year-old has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Erik ten Hag in the Old Trafford dugout following the Dutchman’s sacking on Monday.

Sporting have confirmed United’s interest in paying Amorim’s £8.3m release clause and will reportedly allow their highly-rated young coach to leave the club during the international break in November.

Speaking ahead of his Friday night fixture, Amorim revealed: “It's a negotiation between two clubs. It's never easy, even with the [release] clauses. They have to talk.

"We will have clarification after the game [on Friday], it will be clear. So it's one more day and after the game tomorrow, we will have a decision made."

Van Nistelrooy is expected to remain in charge until Amorim arrives, meaning he is almost certain to oversee Sunday’s huge Premier League clash with Chelsea.

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