Paul Scholes has suggested Manchester United should look to Zinedine Zidane as an alternative to Ruben Amorim. Erik ten Hag's sacking on Monday has left Ineos in search of their first manager since taking control of football operations at Old Trafford earlier this year.
Ruud van Nistelrooy will take control on an interim basis, but there are doubts over whether he would want the permanent job.
The Reds are looking to finalise an agreement with Sporting for Amorim after reaching an agreement in principle with the 39-year-old.
The Portuguese guided Sporting to their first league title in 19 years and has been linked with Manchester City if Pep Guardiola leaves. READ MORE: Ruben Amorim can help Sir Jim Ratcliffe make good on Manchester United promise READ MORE: How much Erik ten Hag sack could cost Man United as FFP position explained But ex-United star Scholes has shared doubts over Amorim's potential appointment.