Manchester United 'approach Premier League boss' as Ruben Amorim pursuit takes twist
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Manchester United have reportedly approached Marco Silva, though Ruben Amorim remains their No 1 target to replace Erik ten Hag.
The Red Devils parted ways with Ten Hag on Monday, with the 54-year-old losing his job less than 24 hours after a chastening defeat to West Ham.
United currently sit 14th in the league table and Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge on an interim basis.
The fallen giants are pursuing Amorim, who has worked wonders over the past four years at Sporting Lisbon.
Manchester United have reportedly approached Marco Silva, though Ruben Amorim remains their No 1 target to replace Erik ten Hag
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However, according to journalist Guillem Balague, there's a possibility that the 39-year-old will turn down the Red Devils.
With Pep Guardiola's future at Manchester City shrouded in uncertainty, Amorim may opt to bide his time and wait and see whether the post at the Etihad Stadium becomes available.
And Balague also says United have contacted Fulham boss Silva, too.
"I hear from Portugal a new possibility," he said. "Ruben Amorim might decide to wait for City if Pep leaves.
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"But United pushing for a deal And Marco Silva has also been approached by Manchester United."
Silva was sounded out by United back in the summer.
The Red Devils ultimately decided to stick with Ten Hag, however, after he guided the club to FA Cup glory with a 2-1 win over Manchester City.
Amorim was quizzed on potentially leaving for United at a Sporting press conference on Monday.
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He was coy when asked about his future, with the young boss saying: "I was expecting that question, and obviously I am not going to talk about my future.
"I am not going to speak about my future because no matter what I say I'd have to always talk about it.
"Since the first day, I said it was not worthy to ask about it and I am not going to make any comments about my future.”
On whether he's proud of being linked with United, he continued: “I am very proud of being Sporting head coach.”
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Manchester United have contacted Fulham boss Marco Silva as they hunt a replacement for Erik ten Hag
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United insist they were left with no choice but to sack Ten Hag.
They retained the Dutchman back in the summer after he steered the club to FA Cup glory at Manchester City's expense.
Ten Hag was also backed with big summer signings including Leny Yoro, Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee and Noussair Mazraouri.
Manchester United sacked Erik ten Hag on Monday after a nightmare 2-1 defeat to West Ham on Sunday
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However, United's season has lurched from one crisis to another - with Sunday's defeat to West Ham the final straw.
Ten Hag spoke to the media after that game as part of a press conference for United's clash with Leicester on Wednesday.
That footage now won't be shown, however. Van Nistelrooy is expected to speak after the game.
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