Man Utd linked Ruben Amorim who ended Sporting's 19-year wait to win the title
Pressure is mounting on yet another Manchester United manager after Erik ten Hag's difficult start to the season.
The Dutchman who enjoyed an impressive debut season at Old Trafford, is falling into the same trap as those who came before him, with a run of eight losses in their opening 15 games raising questions over his future at the club.
United are already reportedly considering alternatives should Ten Hag become the latest manager to bite the dust as the latest in a line of managers to be sacked in the post Sir Alex Ferguson era.
Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane is the big-name target, but Sporting Lisbon's Ruben Almorim is the other name in the frame according to the Times.
Though he doesn't hold the same star power as the Frenchman, there is a reason why the 38-year-old Portuguese coach has been linked with a host of top English jobs.
This is not expected to delay the investment, though, as Ratcliffe is expected to hand over the majority of the money to the club before the end of the year.
Amorim went into management on the back of a solid playing career where he played for Portuguese sides Benfica, Braga and Belenenses. The midfielder found success at Benfica where he was part of three title-winning sides - making 154 appearances in six seasons.
However, numerous injuries led to him curtailing his playing career early at the age of 32 and then went into coaching with Braga where he became their senior manager in January 2020.
It took him four months to win a trophy in the shape of the Portuguese League Cup and by March 2020 he had already left the club for Sporting Lisbon.
Amorim's incredible rise up the ranks hit new heights one year later, as he led Sporting to their first title in 19 years in his first full season.
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