Revealed: Man United Future Plans For Ruud van Nistelrooy

Ruben Amorim is poised to become Manchester United’s next manager, as Sporting Lisbon has confirmed that the Premier League club is willing to pay a €10 million (£8.3 million) release clause for his services.

Discussions between United and Sporting intensified on Tuesday, and the Portuguese coach may be appointed in time to lead the team in Sunday’s Premier League match against Chelsea.

Amorim wants the job and has agreed to be the club’s next manager after the Old Trafford hierarchy put the 39-year-old at the top of their list to replace Erik ten Hag.

“Manchester United have registered an interest in hiring Ruben Amorim and paying his €10m release clause,” a statement from Sporting said.

Amorim is expected to take charge of Sporting for the final time tonight, while Ruud van Nistelrooy will oversee United’s Carabao Cup tie against Leicester City on Wednesday.

Ruud van Nistelrooy always aspired to have the Manchester United job permanently, rather than serving as an interim manager. Ineos was never convinced that waiting to see how Van Nistelrooy would perform would be worthwhile, especially with Manchester United’s season currently in jeopardy.

Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake are expected to stay at Manchester United for the foreseeable future, working under Ruben Amorim. However, things could change quickly if Amorim feels their services are no longer needed.

Manchester United fans are hoping for a win tomorrow against the Foxes in their game at Old Trafford under the legend Ruud van Nistelrooy.