BRAZILIAN giants Vasco da Gama reportedly want Ruben Amorim to become their next head coach.

has been out of work since leaving last month.

Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier LeagueRuben Amorim has emerged as a target for Vasco da GamaCredit: Getty

The 41-year-old was following a run of underwhelming results.

Amorim had also after hinting that he was not happy with what was happening behind the scenes.

until the end of the season.

Meanwhile, Amorim is allegedly being lined up for a new job in Brazil.

VDG-Cast claims that he is currently a target for Vasco da Gama.

The Rio de Janeiro-based side are in the process of scouting a new boss following the departure of Fernando Diniz last week.

Diniz was sacked by Vasco on Sunday following a 1-0 defeat to Fluminense.

In the league, the club sit 17th in the table with just one point from three games.

The Brazilian giants are understood to be prioritising a move for Al-Rayyan boss Artur Jorge.

However, Amorim is also on their radar.

The Portuguese head coach took charge of 63 games during his 14-month spell in charge of Man Utd.

He managed 25 wins, 15 draws and 23 defeats.

Amorim has also enjoyed spells in charge of and Braga.