Amorim has reportedly urged United to press the accelerator to secure a game-changing signing - but two players may need to leave first

Manchester United have been heavily linked with Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres ever since they lured Ruben Amorim to Old Trafford - and they now want to get the Sweden star signed up

According to the Daily Star, United boss Ruben Amorim has made it clear to the club hierarchy that he cannot afford to wait until summer for Gyokeres - and he needs him immediately.

Ruben Amorim has gone from being the saviour of Sporting Lisbon, borne aloft by his players after orchestrating a 4-1 dismantling of Manchester City in his final home game, to the lost soul of Old Trafford,

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said the club is staring at a battle for Premier League survival after Newcastle United cruised to a 2-0 win at Old Trafford to cap a miserable year. Just two months into his tenure,

Ruben Amorim said it was "really clear" Manchester United were being drawn into a relegation fight following the 2-0 loss to Newcastle at Old Trafford. The United boss admitted his team's situation was "a little bit embarrassing",