Chelsea concern, Amorim delay - Man United's clear Ruud van Nistelrooy interim verdict delivered

Manchester United are close to appointing Ruben Amorim as their new head coach to replace Erik ten Hag.

The Portuguese coach was swiftly identified as United's first-choice candidate following the decision to part ways with Ten Hag. The Red have agreed a deal with Sporting CP to appoint Amorim, although the 39-year-old won't move to England immediately.

As part of the agreement with Sporting, Amorim will take charge of Sporting's two league games with Estrela Amadora and Braga as well as the Champions League clash with Manchester City.

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The delay in his official move to Old Trafford means Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue in interim charge. The Dutchman, who re-joined the club in the summer, took charge of Wednesday night's 5-2 Carabao Cup win over Leicester City.

Van Nistelrooy will oversee Sunday's Premier League game with Chelsea, Thursday night's Europa League game with PAOK and another home game with Leicester on November 10.

The long-term future of Van Nistelrooy continues to remain unclear after joining Ten Hag's coaching staff in the summer. The 48-year-old admitted he would stay at the club if they wanted to retain his services but there could be clubs sniffing around for his services as a No.1.

Here, The Manchester Evening News writers have had their say on what the best course of action is for Van Nistelrooy and whether United are making the right decision in keeping him in interim charge.

The performance and result at Old Trafford on Wednesday night was not surprising. When Jose Mourinho was sacked and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer