Sporting Lisbon source 'responds to Sir Dave Brailsford's Ruben Amorim claim', after Ineos director appeared to reveal a deal for the Portuguese boss to join Man United is 'DONE'
Daily MailA Sporting Lisbon source has responded to claims that Ruben Amorim's move to Manchester United is 'done'. Mail Sport reported on Wednesday night that United are closing in on sealing the services of Amorim, 39, on a two-and-a-half year deal to replace Erik ten Hag. The Red Devils have agreed to pay Sporting £9.2m in compensation, with Amorim expected to join the club after the November international break, and Ineos director Sir Dave Brailsford appeared to confirm the deal on Wednesday night when he told fans outside Old Trafford 'yeah, it's done' following United's 5-2 win over Leicester. Sir Dave Brailsford appeared to reveal Ruben Amorim's move to Man United is 'done' on Wednesday night A Sporting Lisbon source has denied an agreement has been reached for Amorim to join United Ruud van Nistelrooy is expected to remain in interim charge for United's next three matches as they look to finalise a deal for Amorim With United still working to complete their swoop for Amorim, Ruud van Nistelrooy took charge of the team for their Carabao Cup tie against Leicester on Wednesday night.