Man Utd LIVE: Ruben Amorim sack stance emerges, Mainoo transfer wait, team news vs Sunderland

Hello and welcome to the Manchester Evening News' live coverage of Manchester United on Sautday, October 5.

United are undertaking their final preparations for the visit of Sunderland in the Premier League, looking to quickly bounce back from defeat against Brentford last time out.

The Manchester Evening News reported earlier in the week that Amorim continues to have the backing of the club's hierarchy.

But that has not stopped Gareth Southgate, Andoni Iraola, Oliver Glasner, Fabian Hurzeler, Zinedine Zidane , and Xavi Hernandez from being touted as potential successors this week.

It appears Amorim is safe for the moment, but a negative result against Sunderland could certainly change the tone. It's a pivotal Saturday before the international break begins.

We'll bring you all the latest news on United's Portuguese head coach, the build-up to today's game, and emerging transfer rumours ahead of the January window.

Stay tuned for all the latest from Old Trafford throughout the day.

That's according to journalist Ben Jacobs speaking on The United Stand.

He claims that Ineos are looking to give Amorim 38 games split across the two seasons he has spent at the club.

That means, Amorim has just five games remaining to save his job including the clash with Sunderland today.

Welcome back to the United blog this Saturday morning.

My name is Jack Flintham and I shall be taking you through all the latest United news this morning before we handover to our matchday coverage at midday.

To bring you up to speed, here's what you could have missed:

Kobbie Mainoo has been told to wait before any decision over his future is made, per reports. The England international is said to be interested in a January move as he struggles for playing