The Portuguese media’s portrayal of Ruben Amorim’s possible transfer from Sporting CP to Manchester United as a “big challenge” is revealed: “He wants to be like Mourinho, his idol.”

In an attempt to appoint Amorim as the replacement for the fired Erik ten Hag, United has informed Sporting that they are prepared to pay Amorim’s release clause. In what might have been his last game as manager, Amorim led Sporting to a 3-1 victory against Nacional in the Portuguese League Cup on Tuesday.

Although the move would be “risky” for the 39-year-old, Amorim has led Sporting to two Portuguese league titles and two Portuguese League Cups. According to Record journalist Filip Baleira, he believes he is trying to follow in the footsteps of his idol, Mourinho. Amorim accepted the current Fenerbahce manager’s invitation to intern at Old Trafford while he was at United.”I think it will be a risky move, like it was when he came to Sporting, because right now he has two championships for Sporting,” Bareira told Sky Sports.

“He would have had the chance to play Manchester City on Tuesday because of his strong performance in the European games. Getting him into Sporting in the first place was a risky move, but it paid off since he took home titles.

He continued: “I think he wants to be like Jose Mourinho, who is his idol, and he wants to win trophies with Manchester United.”Amorim’s notice period concerns could ruin United’s hopes of appointing him before their match against Chelsea this weekend. On Wednesday, they take on Leicester in the EFL Cup.