Ruben Amorim hints at deadline day business to improve Manchester United

Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are "trying everything" to improve before Monday's transfer deadline having suffered a damaging defeat to Crystal Palace and lost Lisandro Martinez to injury.

The Red Devils' run of three wins in all competitions came an abrupt end on Sunday afternoon as Jean-Philippe Mateta's brace helped the Eagles soar to a fourth Old Trafford triumph in their last six visits.

The 2-0 defeat was United's 11th league loss of the season, underlining the rebuild required at a club that has so far this window brought in Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu, 20, and unproven 18-year-old Arsenal defender Ayden Heaven.

The pair were introduced before kick-off and Amorim hopes further new blood arrives by Monday's deadline as Marcus Rashford prepares to follow Antony out of the club by joining Aston Villa on an initial loan.

"We are trying everything to improve the team without doing mistakes of the past, and trying to balance the urgency of the moment," the United head coach said.

"So, we know all of the aspects of our club in the moment, but we are trying everything."

Asked if Rashford leaving helps in that respect, Amorim said: "We'll see. There is one more day. Let's wait until the window closes."

Rashford underwent a medical on Sunday ahead of joining Villa, who are understood to be covering at least 75% of his £300,000-plus weekly salary.

That figure could reach up to 90% depending on performance-based bonuses and the option to make the move permanent is reported to be £40million.

Put to Amorim it could look humiliating if Rashford is scoring goals at Villa if United struggle in front of goal, he said: "Humiliating? It's not embarrassing.

"When you loan a player - and I don't think it's official - you expect him to