Ten Hag was recently dismissed from the head coach position following the club's 2-1 Premier League defeat at West Ham United.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has been placed on temporary charge at the moment, but there could be a new manager at the helm very soon.

United are ready to pay the €10m release clause in the contract of Amorim and the 39-year-old is prepared to join immediately.

He is unlikely to be in the dugout for the Carabao Cup clash against Leicester in midweek, but could be in charge against Chelsea .

United have had a dreadful start to the league campaign with 11 points from nine games and they face a huge test against the Blues.

The fans will be hoping that there is a new manager bounce. The club need to win as they are already seven points behind the top four.

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