Ruben Amorim looks set to become Manchester United's next manager - but it could have been so different for the Portuguese.

The Sporting Lisbon manager was actually very close to joining Liverpool in the summer before Arne Slot was eventually chosen to take the reigns at Anfield.

Just a few months later, now Amorim looks Manchester United-bound. Funny how quickly things can change.

United fans have responded well to Amorim links, with the hope he can develop existing talent, whilst implementing new talent in the future.

Three of which, according to Portuguese news outlet JN, he wanted at Liverpool - who have all been linked to United previously - under recently sacked Ten Hag, but more importantly under the watchful eye of Ineos.

With hindsight, we know Leny Yoro was bought instead in the summer, but this was a major rumour for some time.

Whether Amorim would go for Inacio again is unlikely, given Manchester United's abundance of centre-backs - but he is some defender.

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Diomande could've cost Manchester United just PS35m, but again, Yoro was preferred. However, at Liverpool, Diomande could've provided much-needed depth, which Amorim would've wanted.

Again, we can't see this one formulating - but it's interesting to see how Ineos' targets and Amroim's align.

Hjulmand has again been Red Devils-linked for some time and does embody a United player. However, could he still join the ranks?

Hjulmand was recently ripped to still join United. Ever the more probable, with Amorim at the helm.

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