INEOS chief Sir Dave Brailsford has seemingly confirmed a deal to bring Ruben Amorim to Old Trafford is done.
Brailsford was in attendance as United in their . Ruud van Nistelrooy has taken the reins on an interim-basis and watched his team in the Carabao Cup against City.
Brailsford's arrival at the ground saw the ex-British Cycling boss greeted by supporters. Among requests for a photograph, the 60-year-old appeared to be asked for an update on on Wednesday night.
One supporter caught the moment on video ahead of the win over the Foxes. In the , Brailsford can be heard saying 'yeah, done'. That saw those standing closest claim to fans around them that the answer was in relation to appointing Sporting CP head coach Amorim.
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Van Nistelrooy could yet . Despite United to land the former Benfica midfielder, he may not arrive until the international break.
report that United and Sporting's €12million (£10m) agreement has seen the clubs negotiate around his 30-day notice period. It would see Van Nistelrooy in charge for games against , PAOK and Leicester City before Amorim arrives in time for the trip to Ipswich Town.
For now, Van Nistelrooy is . United will hope to back up the cup performance with outings that lift them from 14th in the and see three points for the first time in the .
Former PSV manager Van Nistelrooy simply wants to offer what is best for the team he scored 150 goals for. The Dutchman has even offered his services for the future having only taken on a role at the club over the summer.
"I came here as an assistant to help the club," said Van Nistelrooy after the Carabao Cup win. "Now, in this role, I’m helping as long as needed. In the future, in any capacity, I’m here to help the club further to build towards the future that’s what I'm here for.
"I’m here to help and serve and give my everything for the club in any capacity, with so many people here around me that want the best for the club and that will never change."
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