Manchester United’s pursuit of Rúben Amorim held up by 30-day notice period

DELAY: Sporting's head coach Ruben Amorim adjusts his coach armband during Tuesday's Portuguese League Cup match. Pic: AP Photo/Ana Brigida.

Manchester United’s push to appoint Rúben Amorim as their manager is being held up by negotiations with Sporting regarding his 30-day notice period.

United have informed the Portuguese champions of an intent to pay Amorim’s €10m (£8.3m) release clause and want him in place for Sunday’s visit of Chelsea but this may not be possible unless there is a breakthrough in discussions.

United play six games across the next 30 days, then host Everton in the Premier League on 1 December. There is confidence within the United executive that the 39-year-old will be appointed well before then.

After Sporting beat Nacional in the Portuguese cup on Tuesday, Amorim said: “Nobody knows if it was my last match. It’s something still not decided … When and if I take that decision I will say it.” Sporting play at home to Estrela Amadora in the league on Friday night.

Guardian