Ruben Amorim has given Omar Berrada the green light for Manchester United transfer plan

Despite the unique nature of Ruben Amorim's preferred 3-4-2-1 formation, it is not without room for manoeuvre.

Following Manchester United's decision to appoint the 40-year-old as Erik ten Hag's successor last November, the Portuguese chief wasted no time in implementing the same system that had generated so much success at Sporting Lisbon.

United wanted to appoint a coach that could bring a recognised playing style to the table after their performances had become erratic and chaotic under Ten Hag.

Before Amorim's appointment had even been rubber-stamped, conversations took place and articles were produced about just how United could line up in Amorim's trademark formation. In the early weeks of his tenure, amid the relentless nature of United's fixture schedule, predicting an XI became an almost impossible task.

However, the hope is that a full pre-season and a first summer transfer window in charge will help Amorim shape what will become his first-choice XI, although there is no doubt tinkering and rotation will remain a running theme amid the demands being put on players nowadays.

This forthcoming summer's window will be one of the most crucial United have faced in a very long time. Some may argue it is the most important in their history. Whatever your opinion, it promises to be interesting.

The key to United having a successful summer will be ensuring everyone is aligned on their recruitment strategy. Chief executive Omar Berrada offered a peak behind the curtain at United's plans for the summer earlier this month, outlining what the club will be looking for this summer.

"I think it's riskier if you have a coach that doesn't have a clear idea of how he wants to play," said Berrada. "And with Ruben we don't see that