Manchester United have clear January transfer objective after statement released

“I think he wants to stay and we want him to stay, so we will find a solution,” is what Ruben Amorim said of Amad’s future on Monday.

The attacker is approaching the final six months of his Manchester United contract and can speak to overseas clubs from January, should his one-year extension not be triggered. Amad has been a jewel in Amorim’s armoury in his first three games in charge.

He did not score on Sunday against Everton but was notably the best player on the pitch. The 22-year-old is being played as a right wing-back currently, as the new head coach implements his three-at-the-back system.

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It is unclear whether that will be Amad's permanent role going forward, but a betting man would guess not. He might be asked to play there in the short-term, though, with United struggling on the other flank.

Diogo Dalot played on the left against Everton with Tyrell Malacia showing against Bodo/Glimt he still has a way to go to get up to match fitness while Luke Shaw has only been fit for a handful of substitute appearances since his return. Or was.

The defender has heartbreakingly suffered yet another setback, just three games after recovering from a long-term injury. Shaw’s outing against Ipswich last month was his first appearance for United since February, having played in the later stages of Euro 2024 with England.

He suffered a knee injury over the summer, with his calf later playing up too. The nature of his latest “small setback” has not been disclosed yet but Shaw has been left demoralised by the news.

"I've been through a lot of ups and downs but this has definitely been my toughest period,” he