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Man Utd out to steal Pep Guardiola's replacement? Red Devils make Ruben Amorim enquiries as possible Erik ten Hag successor despite Man City links

Man United Make Contact With Replacement For Ten Hag Amid Guardiola Succession Talk

Erik ten Hag is yet to officially take charge at Old Trafford but it seems Manchester United are already eyeing up potential replacements

Premier League giants Manchester United have reportedly made contact with Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag despite the Dutchman yet to take charge at Old Trafford.

United are understood to have sounded out Amorim over the possibility of taking over in the summer, with the Portuguese boss seen as a potential long-term successor to Ten Hag.

The Red Devils have been linked with a move for Amorim in the past, with the 37-year-old having impressed at Sporting since taking charge in 2020.

Amorim has won the Primeira Liga title once and the Taca da Liga twice with Sporting, and has also led the club to the semi-finals of the Champions League.

Amorim has emerged as a potential long-term successor to Ten Hag

Ten Hag is yet to officially take charge at United, but it seems the Red Devils are already eyeing up potential replacements.

Amorim has a contract with Sporting until 2024, but United are reportedly confident of prising him away from the Portuguese club.

However, it remains to be seen whether Amorim would be interested in leaving Sporting, who are currently top of the Primeira Liga.

Amorim has previously said that he is happy at Sporting and that he is not looking to leave the club.

However, the lure of managing Manchester United could be too much for Amorim to resist.

United are reportedly confident of prising Amorim away from Sporting

United are reportedly confident of prising Amorim away from Sporting, despite the Portuguese club's reluctance to sell.

The Red Devils are understood to be prepared to offer Amorim a lucrative contract to make him one of the highest-paid managers in the world.

United are also confident that Amorim will be attracted by the prospect of managing a club of United's stature.

However, it remains to be seen whether United will be able to convince Amorim to leave Sporting.

The Portuguese club are currently top of the Primeira Liga and are in a good position to qualify for the Champions League next season.

Amorim has also previously said that he is happy at Sporting and that he is not looking to leave the club.