Ruben Amorim promised to clarify his future after Sporting Lisbon play on Friday evening as a move to Manchester United edges closer.
The Old Trafford hierarchy unanimously decided to sack Erik ten Hag having decided enough was enough after Sunday's late loss at West Ham continued their poor start to his third season in charge.
United immediately set their sights on highly-rated coach Amorim, who is preparing to lead Sporting against Estrela da Amadora in the Primeira Liga on Friday night, and informed Sporting that they would meet his €10m release clause.
Amorim was peppered with questions about his prospective switch to the Premier League at Thursday’s pre-match press conference but remained tight-lipped.
"It is a negotiation between two clubs," the Sporting head coach said. "It’s never easy. Even with the clauses it’s never easy, they have to talk.
"We will have clarification after the game. It will be very clear, so it’s one more day. After the game tomorrow, we will have the decision made."
Asked what he liked about the Premier League as he prepared to leave the press conference, he said with a smile: "Everything".
It is understood a deal is close to being announced, with reports saying a contract until 2027, with the option of a further season, has been agreed.
But Amorim's first match as United manager is not expected to come until the 24 November trip to promoted Ipswich.
The 39-year-old is preparing to lead Sporting for three more games, including Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Manchester City – a club he has been linked to as Pep Guardiola ponders his future.
Ruud van Nistelrooy led United to a 5-2 win against Leicester in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday and would remain as interim manager for United’s three remaining games before the international break.
The Red Devils host Chelsea on Sunday in the Premier League, before playing PAOK in the Europa League and then welcoming Leicester to Old Trafford again.
Van Nistelrooy will preview the Chelsea match at a press conference on Thursday afternoon and has expressed a desire to be a part of Amorim’s new coaching set-up.
The former striker is a fan favourite and the ex-PSV manager returned to Old Trafford in the summer as one of Ten Hag’s assistants.
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