Amorim could mix things up further by moving the Dutchman to the central centre-back position and Maguire to the left. Maguire has experience playing as the left-sided defender in a three for England and Hull City but he is more of a ball-carrying centre-back than a passer.

Ruben Amorim has suggested that Chido Obi-Martin is not close to making his first-team debut for Manchester United. Obi-Martin is regarded as one of the best young striker prospects in Europe and left Arsenal’s academy to join United last October.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim admitted limiting January signings to just two players was a "big risk," prioritising long-term stability over quick fixes, despite United's struggles and a growing injury crisis,