Ruben Amorim kept his previous promise of not poaching stars from Sporting to strengthen Manchester United in the January transfer window despite his undeniable interest. However, the Red Devils boss is reportedly laying plans for a summer siege to capture some of his old stars.

Man United will need to strengthen their attacking options come the summer - and one particular signing would make a lot of sense.

Ruben Amorim was appointed as new coach of Manchester United in November, and after a solid start to his tenure it’s been mostly a struggle for his charges.

Remarkably, United have only scored one first half goal since - a penalty from Bruno Fernandes in their 3-1 defeat at home to Brighton & Hove Albion last month. It means the Reds have now failed to score a first half goal from open play in each of their last 15 matches.

Amorim could mix things up further by moving the Dutchman to the central centre-back position and Maguire to the left. Maguire has experience playing as the left-sided defender in a three for England and Hull City but he is more of a ball-carrying centre-back than a passer.

Ruben Amorim has urged Rasmus Hojlund not to become ‘frustrated’ after failing to score in Manchester United ’s 2-1 win over Leicester City in the FA Cup on Friday night. United came from a goal down at Old Trafford were rescued by a late header from Harry Maguire, who was offside, in order to secure their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is reportedly “fuming” at some senior club executives due to their poor handling of Casemiro and Marcus Rashford deals during the January transfer window.Both

Patrick Dorgu and Ayden Heaven were the only new additions made to Ruben Amorim's Manchester United squad last month.

Manchester United's top target is off the table. Now, Ruben Amorim must rethink his transfer plans. Who will he sign next?

Manchester United are currently exploring the market to sign a new defender after the long term injured suffered by Lisandro Martinez. The Red Devils have lost the defender until next season and they are considering their options ahead of the summer transfer window to sign a new defender.