'Money is always available' - Man United boss Ruben Amorim handed clear transfer verdict

Tough decisions are on the horizon for new Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim as plans to reshape the squad in his image are being drawn up. Some Manchester Evening News readers in our comments section would welcome the changes, but others say that the current roster should be given time to prove their worth.

There are a number of players who could be sold or offloaded to kickstart the Amorim-era rebuild, beginning as soon as January. Joshua Zirkzee has had a drab start to life in the Premier League, for example, and could want a move back to his preferred Serie A in Italy.

The defensive department needs looking at, with Jonny Evans, Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire due for a decision as their contracts near an end. Christian Eriksen is in the same boat further forward, while Casemiro could still be sellable - plus a number of United players who have not turned in good performances lately.

Reader Jungle Jerry thinks it's much too soon for this kind of talk, but it is inevitable: “Amorim should be given some time to stabilise this team. He will sort out the players. He will soon know which players stay and which players will go. He will know if he needs some of the players from the academy. Definitely no new players coming in till the end of the season. A few will definitely be leaving, if it is possible to sell them. A big loss coming up because a few will be released too.”

Commenter Meda is more positive: “He is a coach, let him coach. No more spending until the summer. And both strikers are young and can be coached. I no longer support those theories that all the players that the previous manager signed are not good enough.”

Garth123 says that a clearout is not urgent: “If the right player becomes available, United