Fenerbahce head coach Jose Mourinho has previously said Ruben Amorim has the credentials to be a coach at any club amid Manchester United's interest in his services.
As reported by the Manchester Evening News on Monday evening, Amorim has agreed a deal in principle to become United's next manager.
United made the decision to sack Erik ten Hag on Monday morning, less than 24 hours after the 2-1 defeat at West Ham United.
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