'Can't promise' - Every word from Ruben Amorim's press conference as Man United deal nears

Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim was left visibly annoyed during his latest post-match press conference after journalists in attendance focused in on Manchester United's interest in his services.

On Monday, The Manchester Evening News reported the 39-year-old had agreed a deal in principle to become the new head coach of United. The next day, the Lisbon club released a statement - which explained how United were willing to pay £8.3m for Amorim to release him from his contract.

Given this statement, the atmosphere at the Jose Alvalade Stadium was subdued as Sporting progressed to the next round of the League Cup with a 3-1 win over Nacional. Before that match, supporters gave Amorim a hearty round of applause in acknowledgement of his efforts at the club should this be his last match in charge.

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Post-match, the questions came thick and fast for Amorim and, much to his annoyance, they were not about the 90 minutes that had just preceded the press conference. The Manchester Evening News rounds-up every word he said on the United situation, as reported by the Daily Mail's Nathan Salt, as his arrival at Old Trafford nears;

On speculation surrounding the United job

"Nothing is decided yet... I don't know if it's the farewell game or not. I have nothing more to say, we are analysing the game and anything I say will only create more noise. There is nothing concrete.

"I don't want to fuel this issue. There is the club's statement to the CMVM, and apart from that we don't know the details yet, we'll see... I have always taken responsibility for my decisions and I will be here to do so, but when I am sure of things