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 has yet to undertake a training session at Manchester United but has met with players and senior staff since arriving at Old Trafford ahead of his first fixture against Ipswich

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.