Diogo Dalot can operate on either side but, having been last season’s player of the year, his form has perhaps suffered from switching so often. Noussair Mazraoui has been an excellent buy but possibly lacks the attacking flair Amorim would want in that role and may be better suited to the back three.

Ruben Amorim is reportedly eyeing a swoop for Benfica defender Tomas Araujo to bolster his defensive options at Manchester United. Araujo, 22, who has been at the club since the age of 14, has seen a significant rise at the club.

Manchester United are locked in a fierce battle with for the signature of in-demand Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian international has been a revelation during his loan spell at Galatasaray,