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Manchester United are close to appointing Ruben Amorim but the Sporting boss will have something of a farewell tour in the coming weeks. Erik ten Hag was sacked by Manchester United on Monday and the search for his successor hasn’t exactly lasted long. Ineos have picked out Ruben Amorim as the man for the job having been impressed with his work at Sporting. Portuguese reports claim that United have now agreed a deal for Amorim – but he isn’t leaving Sporting just yet. Amorim won’t join United until the international break, meaning he will manage three more games as Sporting boss. United will h…