Manchester United’s pursuit of Rúben Amorim ended with 30 days’ notice | Manchester United

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

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

United play six games over the next 30 days before hosting Everton in the Premier League on December 1. There is confidence in the United director that the 39-year-old will be appointed in good time before then.

After Sporting beat Nacional in the Portuguese Cup on Tuesday, Amorim said: “Nobody knows if it was my last game. It’s something that still hasn’t been decided… When and if I make that decision, I’ll say it. ” Sporting plays at home against Estrela Amadora in the league on Friday night.