Rúben Amorim Set To Travel To Manchester With THREE Of His Coaches After Man United Triggered His Release Clause.

• Sporting CP have confirmed on Tuesday October 29 that Manchester United have notified them of their intention to pay Ruben Amorim's €10 million (£8.3m, $12.9m) release clause, per reports.

• Amorim set to be the next biggest Portuguese manager having emerged as the frontrunner to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked by United on Monday morning.

The Sporting manager who has been on the radar of Europe's top clubs for some time, now looks set to land the biggest toughest job of them all.

Several sources in Portugal believe the Man United project suits Ruben Amorim, given that he has done the same with Sporting - taking one of the nation’s biggest clubs at their lowest ebb and transforming their fortunes from scratch. 

When asked about his future, despite avoiding question of whether he is in the frame to get the Old Trafford job during a pre-match press conference on Monday after Ten Hag's sacking, Amorim told Sky Sports; "I was expecting that question and obviously I am not going to talk about my future, because no matter what I say I'd have to always talk about it.

"Since the first day, I said it was not worthy to ask about it and I am not going to make any comments about my future."

Multiple sources believes that Amorim, has agreed a deal in principle to become the next permanent manager at Old Trafford, and he is set to travel to Manchester tomorrow with three of his coaches Carlos Fernandes, Adelio Candido and Jorge Vital.

Man United board are hoping to finalise a deal with Amorim, (one of the most coveted young coaches in Europe at the moment) to become the club's new manager in time to take charge of Sunday's Premier League home clash against Chelsea.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is currently in interim charge, However, Sporting are hoping Amorim take charge of their Primeira Liga clash against Estrela da Amadora on Friday night before departure.

The 39-year-old was a candidate for the West Ham job in the summer and traveled to London for talks, He ultimately rejected the Hammers' offer and apologised to Sporting fans for taking the meeting. 

Amorim has also been linked to Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Juventus but all clubs eventually decided to go in different directions.

There is still a consideration of him being a Man City manager one day as a potential successor to Pep Guardiola, which made United to move and act very fast before hearing stories that touch.

For that to happen, United need to sort out a compensation package with Sporting.

Sporting had to pay a big release clause to get him in the first place to get him.

United have to comply with PSR rules and they have to also pay off Erik ten Hag a reported fee in the region of £15m, So won't only spend on sacking Ten Hag, but also to bring in Amorim.

Amorim, is expected to triple his current £2.15million-a-year salary, if he moves to England. 

He is set to revamp the Red Devils’ style of play, insisting on a three-at-the-back system. 

United also hold an interest in Brentford manager Thomas Frank, but the release clause in his contract is nearly double that of Amorim's, according to a source. 

Brief History About Ruben Amorim:

Amorim is a former Benfica and Portugal midfielder, and retired as a player in 2017. He spent a brief period coaching at Casa Pia, then a third-tier club in Portuguese football, after his retirement.

He was appointed as Braga reserve boss in September 2019 but handed the reigns to the first team within four months.

His start to managerial life at the top level in January 2020 began on a very good note, and a trophy soon followed. He oversaw a League Cup final win over Porto.

He then joined Sporting in March 2020 as the third-highest transfer fee for a manager in history, €10million (£8.3m) was paid for his services.

Despite his inexperience, Amorim soon established himself as one of Europe's most sought-after young coaches, after delivering the Sporting's first league title in 19 years.

He twice guided the club to two league titles in four years.

He has also won the Taca da Liga titles (the Portuguese League Cup) on three occasions, twice with Sporting and once with Braga.

Sporting are currently sitting first in the Portuguese top flight so far this season thanks to a 100 per cent record from nine games.

They are also eighth in the Champions League league phase table with two wins and a draw from their opening three fixtures.