Manchester United manager news live: Ruben Amorim latest, Dave Brailsford makes key signings

The Man Utd captain scored his first goal of the season against Leicester and could improve under the leadership of his visiting countryman:

According to the Telegraph, a deal has been fully agreed between Man Utd and Sporting to make Ruben Amorim the club’s next manager.

The report adds that Amorim will remain in charge of Sporting for the next three matches and will take charge at Old Trafford during the international break.

Announcement may happen today…

Asked if he was happy to remain in interim charge as talks continue for Amorim, Van Nistelrooy told Sky Sports: “Of course – I came here as an assistant to help the club.

“Now in this role I will continue to help for as long as I am needed. And in any capacity in the future, I’m here to help take the club forward, to build towards the future and that’s why I’m here.”

Among the matters being discussed is Amorim’s coaching set-up and Van Nistelrooy, who returned to United in the summer as one of Ten Hag’s assistants, has indicated he would like to be part of it.

Asked if he wanted to be part of United’s new backroom team, the former striker said: “Like I said, I’m here to help, I’m here to serve, I’m here to give my all. I am there to give.” Club in any capacity, there are so many people around me who want the best for the club and that will never change.

Ineos’ sporting director, Sir Dave Brailsford, appeared before the Old Trafford clash to confirm to fans that the deal for Amorim was “done”.

Sporting denied in a statement to A Bola that any agreement had been reached for the head coach’s departure, and said they had “not yet received any sum in relation to the termination clause”.

Reports suggest the Portuguese champions want Amorim, who has a 30-day notice period, to oversee their final three matches before the November international break – a period in which United host Chelsea, PAOK and Leicester.

It appears that Van Nistelrooy will take charge against the Blues at least on Sunday, even if Amorim’s appointment is officially confirmed before the weekend.

Interim manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy is keen to be part of Ruben Amorim’s new coaching set-up as Manchester United continue talks to appoint the Sporting Lisbon boss.

The Red Devils ended Eric ten Hag’s 29-month reign following a unanimous decision by the Old Trafford hierarchy following Sunday’s late defeat at West Ham.

Van Nistelrooy was placed in temporary charge as United looked for a new head coach, with the club informing Sporting that they would pay the 10 million euro (£8.3 million) termination clause in Amorim’s contract.

Talks are ongoing as the Red Devils want to bring in the Portuguese as soon as possible, but Wednesday’s 5-2 Carabao Cup win against Leicester suggested they are in safe hands if the situation drags on.

Manchester United Negotiations are ongoing with Sporting CP regarding the appointment of Reuben AmorimBecause the Portuguese club is adamant on paying compensation for its manager and his coaching staff.

In an official statement, Sporting informed the Portuguese financial regulator of United’s situation with the club listed on the stock market, as negotiations over a €10m (£8.3m) release clause continue.

Talks continue between the two clubs Independent Understands that Sporting are demanding €5m to release the head coaching staff Ruben Amorim wants to take with him to Old Trafford.

The club are believed to be asking Manchester United to pay more than the initial €10m compensation to get Amorim out of his contract immediately.

Former Liverpool and Portugal defender Abel Javier took his coaching badges with Ruben Amorim and was impressed by the Sporting coach.

“He is very polite, discreet and very clear-minded,” Javier told the BBC World Service.

“At Braga we saw an immediate impact because, with the same team, with the same players, he changed the team.

“He expressed his views, he changed the dynamics, he generated sympathy and of course a big club like Sporting Lisbon paid to sign him.”