Manchester United's efforts to secure Rúben Amorim as their new manager are currently facing delays due to a 30-day notice period required by Sporting Lisbon. The club is eager to have Amorim in charge ahead of Chelsea's visit this Sunday, but this timeline may be challenging to meet without a resolution in ongoing negotiations with the Portuguese side. United has expressed their intention to activate Amorim's €10 million (£8.3 million) release clause, but the situation remains complicated as they seek a solution that would allow for a quicker transition. The club is actively working with Sporting to find a way forward.

Sporting CP has officially acknowledged that Manchester United has approached them regarding their head coach, Rúben Amorim. In a statement released to the Securities Market Commission (CMVM) in Lisbon on Tuesday, the club confirmed that the Premier League side has shown interest in hiring the 39-year-old manager and is willing to activate his release clause, set at €10 million (£8.3 million). Earlier in the day, Manchester United's chances of securing Amorim improved as Sporting reached an agreement with João Pereira, the reserve team coach, to step in as head coach if Amorim departs.