However, Amorim, who will take charge for the first time when United travel to Portman Road to face Ipswich Town on Sunday, is poised to implement a new plan. Manuel Ugarte, who worked with Amorim at Sporting Lisbon, is expected to be a key figure within his plans, likewise Kobbie Mainoo.

Amorim, who left his Portuguese top-flight side, Sporting CP, to move to Old Trafford, claimed he felt a connection with the Red Devils, which pushed him to join the club.