Amorim pursued the player during his final weeks in charge but was sacked before the move could be completed.

United secured a 2-1 win over Brentford on Monday to move them to the brink of Champions League qualification under Michael Carrick.

The former United boss could make a shock return as soon as this summer.

Amorim was sacked by United on January 5.

Ruben Amorim was sacked in January after a dire run of form but is in line for higher payout than anticipated.

Ruben Amorim could make an early return to management following his sacking from Manchester United in January.

The former Manchester United head coach had already made his feelings clear on Spurs before Thomas Frank's sacking.

Amorim was sacked by United in January.

The Portuguese was sacked by Manchester United after 14 months in charge on January 6.

Manchester United were in action against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.

Carrick has made a flying start as Manchester United interim head coach

Amorim was sacked by United on January 5.

The midfielder's current Old Trafford deal runs until the summer of 2027, with the option of a further 12 months.

The England star is spending the season on loan at Barcelona.

She sent the five-word message after her husband was sacked by Manchester United.

Manchester United face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday in Michael Carrick's second game as interim manager.

It hasn't taken long for Carrick to make his mark.

Amorim called out the player shortly before being sacked as United manager.

The Manchester United star had plenty to say after helping his side to a 2-0 derby win over Manchester City.

The former Manchester United manager has come under fire after Michael Carrick led the club to a win over Manchester City.