Manchester United are on the cusp of confirming Ruben Amorim as their new manager, with whispers indicating he might be at the helm for this weekend's game.
Negotiations with Sporting Lisbon are advancing rapidly, with the English club eager to secure Amorim's services.
The current interim manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy, is anticipated to oversee only a single match after being appointed following Erik ten Hag's dismissal.
Van Nistelrooy is set to manage the team in the Carabao Cup match against Leicester City on Wednesday, which is expected to be his sole game in the interim role.
Reports from the Times indicate that Amorim could be in place for Manchester United's next Premier League fixture on Sunday against Chelsea.
Sporting Lisbon is scheduled to play Nacional in the Portuguese League Cup on Tuesday evening.
Prior to this match, Amorim was questioned about his potential move to Manchester United in the aftermath of Ten Hag's departure.
‘I anticipated this question, and I won’t discuss the future as it would become a constant commentary,' Amorim stated on Monday. 'I’m proud to be Sporting Lisbon's coach, that’s all.’
The Portuguese media suggests that this fixture might be Amorim's last as manager, with plans for him to travel to England on Wednesday.
The reports indicate that Manchester United is looking to finalize an agreement, hoping Amorim will take charge of, rather than merely observe, their next Premier League match.
Manchester United is set to host Chelsea on Sunday at Old Trafford in a significant Premier League encounter.
The club is seeking to rebound from a challenging start to the season, currently sitting in 14th place in the league table.
Under Ten Hag, the team recorded three wins, two draws, and four losses in the Premier League before his dismissal.
The team's results have left them seven points behind the Premier League's top four and six points adrift of Sunday's opponents, Chelsea.
Sporting Lisbon is said to have already identified Amorim's successor, with the team leading the Primeira Liga after winning their first nine matches.
Joao Pereira is expected to take over
