Amorim does not believe the fact United paid such a significant amount to bring him to Old Trafford makes a difference to his job security. “I know that if we don’t win, regardless if they pay the buyout or not, every manager is in danger,” he said. “I like that because that is the job.

Cristiano Ronaldo has backed Ruben Amorim to turn around Manchester United’s fortunes by insisting the “storm will finish” at Old Trafford under his fellow Portuguese. Amorim has had a tough start to life at United, losing five of his first 10 games in charge since succeeding Erik ten Hag last month.

When Manchester United’s chief executive Omar Berrada first met Ruben Amorim in Lisbon back in November in the bid to lure him to Old Trafford, you imagine the conversation was sprinkled with “R” words.

A transfer battle is brewing in the Premier League as both Arsenal and Manchester United are vying for the signature of Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani. The French forward has been linked with a move away from the Parc des Princes,