Defeat at West Ham United last weekend resulted in United sacking boss Erik ten Hag.
Interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy oversaw a 5-2 win over Leicester City, helping United progress in the EFL Cup.
United have now confirmed the appointment of Ruben Amorim, landing the Sporting boss as Ten Hag’s successor.
Amorim only joins United in the November international break though, meaning this crazy week ends with Van Nistelrooy leading United out against Chelsea.
Sporting star unsure about Manchester United transfer
Amorim’s arrival has left some wondering whether United will go and sign some of his Sporting stars.
Amorim wanted Goncalo Inacio, Ousmane Diomande and Morten Hjulmand at Liverpool had he replaced Jurgen Klopp.
Those names were always going to be mentioned at United too but the real star of the show is striker Viktor Gyokeres.
The Sweden international has been a goal machine for Sporting ever since arriving from Coventry City in 2023.
Hailed as ‘unbelievable’ by his former Coventry boss Mark Robins, Gyokeres has scored 59 goals in 65 games for Sporting.
United fans may love to see a striker like Gyokeres arrive at Old Trafford but he may not bee too keen on following Amorim.
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