A handful of players will become surplus to requirements as a result, while those who are ageing might be at risk of exiting, with Amorim traditionally operating with a younger squad at Sporting. For example, the average age of his back three in Portugal was 21.

Ruben Amorim hasn't even taken charge of his first game as Manchester United manager since joining from Sporting Lisbon but attention has turned to who his first signing could be

Bruno Fernandes has explained what he expects from new Man United coach Ruben Amorim. He will be in the dugout for the first time after the international break.