Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag after their latest defeat at the weekend as they languish 14th in the Premier League table and stand winless in Europe this season without any signs of progress under the Dutchman.
United assistant coach and ex-striker Ruud van Nistelrooy will take over on an interim basis while they search for a new manager, the Old Trafford club said in a statement, following a unanimous decision to end Ten Hag's reign after 2½ years.
British media reported later on Monday that United had approached Sporting about hiring 39-year-old Ruben Amorim, who is odds-on favorite for the job ahead of Van Nistelrooy, former Barcelona boss Xavi and ex-England manager Gareth Southgate.
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