Man Utd reportedly in talks with Ruben Amorim over replacing sacked Erik ten Hag

Reports on Monday evening suggested United were were willing to pay the €10m  release clause to secure the Sporting Lisbon boss.

NEXT IN LINE: Erik ten Hag (left) could be replaced at Manchester United by Ruben Amorim (right). Picture: PA Images

Manchester United have reportedly made a move to appoint Ruben Amorim as their new manager after sacking Erik ten Hag earlier on Monday.

Ten Hag was dismissed after United suffered their fourth Premier League defeat of the season on Sunday at West Ham, dropping to 14th in the table. They have won only one of their last eight games in all competitions.