United have confirmed Ashworth's effective successor in charge of transfers on what is a drastically reduced wage and amid more claims made about the man he succeeds

Ruben Amorim says he does not feel the pressure when Manchester United play in front of their home fans at Old Trafford despite his side’s poor form. The Red Devils have won just one of their last

Sam Allardyce has hailed Marcus Rashford’s decision to leave Manchester United for Aston Villa in the January transfer window, comparing him to former team-mate Jesse Lingard. Rashford escaped Old Trafford after a 12-match exile enforced by Ruben Amorim over concerns with his attitude and application, and has started brightly at Villa Park.

Raghuraman: In possession, there are subtle differences in United’s approach under Ten Hag and Amorim. Their direct speed (defined as the distance the ball is advanced towards the opposition goal in meters per second) has dropped from 1.1 under Ten Hag to 0.9 under Amorim, and their direct attacks per 90 has marginally increased from 2.6 to 2.7.

Man United have plenty of work to do in the summer transfer window but Antony could offer an unexpected solution to Ruben Amorim's team.

Ruben Amorim has admitted that the Manchester United staff who are set to lose their jobs in the latest round of cut-backs are paying the price for the team's lack of success on the pitch.