Pity, predictions and revelations - Man United's rivals react to Erik ten Hag sacking

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The dust is settling on Manchester United's decision to sack Erik ten Hag and Ineos are wasting little time in finding his replacement.

United have agreed a deal in principle with Sporting manager Ruben Amorim to take over the club, with a deal on compensation now needing to be decided.

The Lisbon club confirmed the Reds' approach on Tuesday and have set their price at £8.3m (€10m). It is believed United are willing to pay this amount for Amorim, so a deal for his services should be wrapped up briskly.

In the wake of the decision to sack Ten Hag, some of United's rival managers have been reacting to the news in their press conferences ahead of this week's Carabao Cup matches. READ MORE: Ten Hag was in denial with final press conference READ MORE: Amorim verdict speaks volumes about next United boss MEN Sport has rounded up what some of the managers have had to say on the decision. "Nah I am not really shocked," Postecoglou told the media. "I guess as disappointing as it was, it was almost inevitable with the scrutiny he had.