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 is set to begin his work as the new Manchester United head coach and there is a sense of excitement around Old Trafford.

Ruben Amorim has assembled his coaching staff at Manchester United after arriving on Monday and has already faced some criticism for his decisions from former players