Ruben Amorim will not necessarily seek to sign his old Sporting CP ally Viktor Gyokeres when he arrives at Manchester United – but he may instead seek to make one of the Red Devils existing forwards in Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee an equivalent player.

At the same time, United have their sights set on Sporting's 17-year-old prodigy Geovany Quenda, having scouted the winger before they committed to hiring Amorim. But similar to the situation with Gyokeres, United could prove powerless if other suitors table a sufficient bid in the January window.

Ruben Amorim, newly appointed Manchester United’s head coach, has spoken openly about his decision to leave Sporting mid-season and begin his journey at Old Trafford.

With Ruben Amorim days away from finally taking charge at Manchester United, a former playing legend has urged him to sign Viktor Gyokeres - but only if the price is right

Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney has unleashed a scathing rant about Manchester United's squad and interim manager Ruben Amorim