Neville hint, Klopp approach, Ineos pressure - Ruben Amorim to Man United verdict delivered

Ruben Amorim looks set to become the sixth permanent manager of Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement 11 years ago.

The Sporting CP manager has agreed terms with United, with only a compensation package to be thrashed out, following the dismissal of Erik ten Hag on Monday. The 39-year-old - who played at Old Trafford twice during his playing career - has won two Portuguese titles, including last season’s crown.

He previously won the league-and-cup double in 2020/21 before defending the Taca da Liga cup the following campaign. Attaining a 71.7 per cent win ratio with Sporting, Amorim was said to be of interest to Liverpool earlier this year before their appointment of Arne Slot.

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The former 14-cap Portugal international was also in talks with West Ham over the summer before the club decided to hire Julen Lopetegui. Amorim had been Manchester City’s first port of call should Pep Guardiola call time on his tenure at the end of his contract in June.

Amorim is well-respected in Portugal, with many surprised he has yet to move to a Premier League club. Will he be a success at United? Our writers have their say.

Amorim is an exciting pick, and has already shown what he can do with a dawdling giant. Sporting - part of the 'big three' in Portugal -had not won a league title for 19 years before Amorim went all the way in 2021.

Of course, the cut-and-thrust of Premier League football is a much different beast, yet he has been able to record wins over Arsenal and Tottenham in Europe. For wealth comparison, Arsenal have spent £440million more in transfers than