Roma sporting director Ricky Massara has admitted that the club's pursuit of Joshua Zirkzee has been complicated by the dismissal of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. The Serie A side had been keen on the Dutch forward, but the sudden change in the dugout at Old Trafford has altered the landscape, potentially offering the player a fresh start in England under new management.

Ruben Amorim's right-hand man has become the first member of the coaching staff to address the Portuguese manager's departure from Old Trafford. Carlos Fernandes issued a dignified message to the squad and supporters just days after the board pulled the trigger. Meanwhile, reports suggest the sacked boss left the training ground in high spirits as the club narrows its search for an interim replacement down to two club legends.

Ruben Amorim is reportedly set to leave his £1.2 million Cheshire mansion and return to Portugal following his Manchester United sacking. After turning his ire towards the Red Devils' hierarchy, the 40-year-old was given his marching orders earlier this week, closing the chapter on an ill-fated 14-month tenure. Now, he and his wife, Maria Joao Diogo, are expected to be heading away from these shores.

Manchester United's interim boss Darren Fletcher has urged his players to deal with negative comments from legendary former players such as Gary Neville and Paul Scholes. Ruben Amorim complained of Neville's criticism in what proved to be his final press conference before being sacked on Monday but Fletcher said his former team-mates should not dial down their analysis.

Jose Mourinho believes only Ruben Amorim can truly understand why he has been sacked by Manchester United, as he reflected on his own axing from the Old Trafford club. The Red Devils relieved Amorim of his duties on Monday, and are now searching for the Portuguese's successor.