Ruben Amorim's first act as Man Utd boss shows exactly what INEOS are planning

INEOS are ready to allow to bring his own backroom staff to , with coaches who've only been at Old Trafford since the summer set to be casualties.

Amorim, 39, is of becoming United's new manager after was sacked on Monday, for a dreadful start to the season. Former midfielder Amorim wants to take three coaches with him from , where he's won the league title twice in four full seasons.

The Portuguese boss will be joined at Old Trafford by Daniel Fernandes, Adelio Candido and goalkeeper coach Jorge Vital, according to . The trio worked alongside Amorim at , his second managerial role, before following him to Sporting in early 2020.

That doesn't bode well for United's current backroom staff, particularly goalkeeper coach Jelle ten Rouwelaar, who only moved to United in July. Two other Dutchmen, Rene Hake and ex-Red Devils striker , also came in over the summer as part-owners allowed Ten Hag to .

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Van Nistelrooy will serve as United's caretaker boss for Wednesday's fourth-round clash at home to but could step aside if Amorim is ready to take charge against in the on Sunday. The 39-year-old managed Sporting for potentially the final time on Tuesday, as they beat Nacional 3-1 to reach the Portuguese League Cup semi-finals.

Post-match, Amorim revealed: "Manchester United is interested, but it's my choice. Until everything is decided, we won't be making any noise. I have nothing useful to say. I will take on whatever I want to do, as I have always done. I have always taken responsibility for my decisions and I will be here to do so, but when I am sure of things it will be easier."

Five hours before kick-off, Sporting confirmed that United had informed them of their intention to pay Amorim's €10million (£8.3m) release clause. He admitted on the untimely announcement: "It's difficult. It's almost impossible, it's football, there was an announcement and it happened on match day. That's out of your control.

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"There was no talk of anything, it was just before the set pieces to get the elephant out of the room. Before the statement was released, I explained to the players everything that was happening. There is nothing more to say.

"Of course they [the fans] are angry. They have a lot of affection for me and my work. I understand that and it's perfectly natural. If I have the opportunity, and I certainly will, I'll explain in detail why I decided one thing or another."

Reports from Portugal claim that Amorim will triple his salary by signing a lucrative two-and-a-half-year contract with the Red Devils worth £6.65m per year.

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