Ruben Amorim breaks his silence on reports linking him with Man Utd job

Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim has broken his silence on reports linking him with the Manchester United vacancy.

Amorim guided Sporting to the next round of the Portuguese cup on Tuesday amid interest from Man United.

His current side beat Nacional 3-1 to book their spot in the next round of the competition, with fans making their feelings clear inside the stadium.

After the final whistle, there was no big farewell to supporters as Amorim headed straight down the tunnel.

Speaking after the result, he spoke to broadcasters in the mixed zone, where he touched on the speculation linking him with the Man United job.

The 39-year-old said nothing has been decided and he's unsure whether tonight's game was a farewell to Sporting.

"Nothing is decided yet... I don't know if it's the farewell game or not," he told reporters.

"I have nothing more to say, we are analysing the game and anything I say will only create more noise. There is nothing concrete..."

Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting CP's cup clash om Tuesday amid interest from Manchester United. Image: Getty

Amorim added: "I don't want to fuel this issue. There is the club's statement to the CMVM, apart from that we don't know the details yet, we'll see... I have always taken responsibility for my decisions and I will be here to do so, but when I am sure of things it will be easier."

During his post-match press conference, he said: "Manchester United is interested. But it's my choice. Until everything is decided, we won't be making any noise. I have nothing useful to say. I will take on whatever I want to do, as I have always done."

On his release clause, he continued: "I'm not going to talk about my contract, it's a matter between me and Sporting. All the clauses that exist in a contract are included by the employer and the employee. What I can say is that the statement contains all the necessary information."

Man United are hoping to complete a deal to appoint Amorim by this weekend's Premier League fixture against Chelsea.

But his comments seem to suggest his appointment won't be wrapped up in time, meaning he could be in the dugout for Sporting's next game, which takes place on Friday against Estrela Amadora.