Sporting boss Amorim in contention for Villa job
Ruben Amorim of Sporting CP gestures during the Liga Portugal Bwin match between Sporting CP and Portimonense SC at Estadio Jose Alvalade on September 11, 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is one of the main contenders to succeed Steven Gerrard as Aston Villa manager.
Gerrard was sacked on Thursday after less than a year in charge following a 3-0 defeat by Fulham.
Amorim, 37, has a reported £10m release clause at the Portuguese club and it is understood Villa have held talks with his representatives.
Villa, however, have other contenders despite the strong interest in the former Portugal midfielder.
Amorim has emerged as one of the most highly rated young coaches in Europe after his work with Sporting.
He speaks English and his reputation has grown since joining B...