Sporting Lisbon refutes claims of a finalized deal for Ruben Amorim’s move to Manchester United following Ineos director Sir Dave Brailsford’s comments

The search for Manchester United’s next head coach is heating up, but it seems Ruben Amorim’s move isn’t a done deal just yet.

Despite buzz about the Sporting Lisbon manager joining United on a two-and-a-half-year contract, with reports hinting that compensation of £9.2 million has been agreed, Sporting insiders insist there’s more to be sorted.

Early Reports of Amorim’s Move

Wednesday night saw waves of speculation after reports from Mail Sport suggested United was closing in on securing Amorim, following Erik ten Hag’s departure.

The move was said to be finalized, with expectations that the 39-year-old manager would join after the November international break.

Adding fuel to the fire, Ineos director Sir Dave Brailsford reportedly confirmed the move to fans outside Old Trafford, stating, “Yeah, it’s done,” after United’s impressive 5-2 win over Leicester.

Sporting Responds: No Official Agreement Yet

However, Sporting Lisbon has pushed back against claims of a finalized agreement.

According to sources, the Portuguese club has not yet received the agreed fee to release Amorim from his contract.

Reports from Portuguese outlet A Bola further confirm that while talks are ongoing, a full agreement has yet to materialize.

Amorim’s Staff Could Follow Him to Old Trafford

As negotiations continue, the deal is reportedly inching closer, with two of Amorim’s assistants, Carlos Fernandes and Adelio Candido, also expected to make the move to Manchester.

However, both parties still need to finalize the details.

United’s Interim Plans with Van Nistelrooy

In the meantime, United’s focus has shifted to Ruud van Nistelrooy, who took charge for Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup tie against Leicester.

Under his guidance, United delivered a dominant 5-2 victory, with Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes each scoring twice, and Alejandro Garnacho adding another to the tally.

This win secured United’s place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, setting up a clash with Tottenham, who edged out Manchester City 2-1.

Amorim’s Expected Start Date

Should the deal move forward as planned, Amorim may remain at Sporting for his next three matches.

This delay means Van Nistelrooy is likely to continue as interim manager for United’s next few games against Chelsea, PAOK, and Leicester.

If no further issues arise, Amorim would officially begin his tenure after the November international break, debuting as United’s head coach when they face Ipswich on November 24.

What Lies Ahead for United?

While fans eagerly await an official announcement, United’s immediate focus remains on securing a stable managerial setup for their busy fixture list.

With Van Nistelrooy’s steady leadership, they’ll aim to maintain momentum until Amorim’s anticipated arrival brings a new chapter to Old Trafford.

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