Ruben Amorim is set to operate on a more modest budget to Erik ten Hag at Manchester United and will be tasked with maximising the untapped potential in the squad as the club aim to end the damaging and costly cycle of mass overhauls.

Ruben Amorim promoted 16-year-old Manchester United defender Godwill Kukonki for his first training session at the club. The Portuguese tactician finally took charge of Red Devils training for the very first time on Monday after work permit issues had prevented him from beginning his work on the initial November 11 start date.

The Man Utd hierarchy have laid out their demands to new manager Ruben Amorim as the club battles significant financial pressure, according to a report