Despite the high hopes at his arrival, Zirkzee now faces the task of impressing new boss Ruben Amorim after Ten Hag's exit. However, Calciomercato claim that Amorim isn't convinced by the 23-year-old striker and is ready to sanction a transfer in January.

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.

Manchester United chiefs are counting on Ruben Amorim to bring out the best in Rasmus Hojlund and Josh Zirkzee.