Ruben Amorim speaks out on Alejandro Garnacho's Manchester United future amid Napoli transfer links

Ruben Amorim sees Alejandro Garnacho's future at Manchester United.

Garnacho, 20, made his first start in eight games in the FA Cup third round tie away to Arsenal, having last lined up in the home defeat to Nottingham Forest on December 7.

Amorim dropped Garnacho and Marcus Rashford from the matchday squad in the win at Manchester City on December 15 and there has been uncertainty over the Argentine's future.

United have refused to rule out any academy sales amid the Premier League's profitability and sustainability rules and Napoli have been linked with a move for Garnacho in the winter transfer window.

Garnacho, developed as a left-sided winger by United in their academy, has had to adjust to a new role in Amorim's 3-4-3 formation as one of two No.10s behind the striker.

Rashford outlined his desire for a "new challenge" two days after his derby day omission and he has not played for United since. Garnacho, in stark contrast, has appeared in every match since his recall to the squad in the League Cup quarter-final defeat to Tottenham on December 19.

When asked if he sees Garnacho as having a bright future at United, Amorim said: "That is clear. He has talent. He needs to learn to play in a different position. He needs to play better inside.

"He improves a lot in the recovering position when he doesn't have the ball. But doing that, sometimes he's not in the right place to make transitions like he was in the past. I prefer to defend and then build up with all the team to reach the final third.

"He's finding the best way to play in this system. He's improving during training. He started the last game. Let's see tomorrow. I think he changed the way he sees himself."

United have not won a game in normal or extra time