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.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim admitted limiting January signings to just two players was a "big risk," prioritising long-term stability over quick fixes, despite United's struggles and a growing injury crisis,

Ruben Amorim has suggested that Chido Obi-Martin is not close to making his first-team debut for Manchester United. Obi-Martin is regarded as one of the best young striker prospects in Europe and left Arsenal’s academy to join United last October.