Ruben Amorim sacked as Man United manager - sources

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Ruben Amorim has left his role as head coach of Manchester United. Vince Mignott/MB Media/Getty ImagesManchester United have sacked boss Ruben Amorim, sources have told ESPN.

Amorim leaves Old Trafford after a breakdown in his relationship with the club, in particular director of football Jason Wilcox.

The Portuguese coach revealed his frustration at a lack of movement with January at his news conference at Carrington on Friday ahead of the trip to Leeds United.

And after the 1-1 draw at Elland Road on Sunday, he went one step further by telling club bosses he wants to be "manager, not the coach" while also pointedly aiming a barb at Wilcox to "do…