Man City have the basis of a deal in place for Hugo Viana (Picture: Getty)Manchester City are reportedly set to appoint Sporting Lisbon ‘transfer guru’ Hugo Viana as their new director of football to replace Txiki Begiristain. Viana played a big role in securing deals for Manuel Ugarte and Pedro Porro, who have since left Sporting to join Manchester United and Tottenham respectively. Amorim has been linked to the Chelsea and United jobs following his impressive work at Sporting in Portugal. The 39-year-old, Sporting’s manager since 2020, has helped the club win two Primeira Liga titles and two Portuguese League Cups. MORE : Thomas Tuchel in ‘advanced negotiations’ with England despite Man Utd linksMORE : Man Utd star urges his manager not to give him 90 minutes amid injury fearsMORE : Arsenal fans fear international break curse has struck again amid Bukayo Saka injury blow

Source: Metro October 11, 2024 20:45 UTC