The deal to bring Ruben Amorim to Man United could be delayed. Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images
It is clear that Man United want Ruben Amorim to move to Old Trafford as soon as possible, but a major obstacle threatens to stop the deal.
There was it’s already a turning point in history to bring the Portuguese to Manchester, although he appears to have made that clear to his potential new payers which players he doesn’t want once he takes over at the club.
With Ruud van Nistelrooy’s United taking Leicester City clean in the Carabao Cup, there is certainly a compelling argument to be made that the club’s former striker knows exactly what it will take to get the Red Devils back to where they belong.
A major obstacle to the Amorim deal emerges
Supporters will want a solution to the situation as soon as possible for fear of continuing the uncertainty that manifested itself in the Erik ten Hag era.
according to The Times (subscription required), Amorim has told the United hierarchy that he wants his Sporting assistant coach Adelio Candido, assistant coach Carlos Fernandes and goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital to join he
The new issue that appears to be stalling the deal is that Sporting have demanded an additional £4.1m in compensation on top of the £8.3m they expect to allow Amorim to make the jump to the Premier League giants.
While it’s not believed to be enough to see the deal canceled in its entirety, it’s clearly enough to put him in jeopardy for at least a few more games.
The conclusion of the international break is believed to be the most likely point at which Amorim and his staff will be in place, and would mean the away game against Ipswich Town would be the first to see them in the United dugout.
The game against Bodo/Glimt would therefore be his first in charge at Old Trafford, with Everton coming shortly after their first Premier League game at the Theater of Dreams.
