Manchester United have been told that a key Ruben Amorim transfer target, Geovany Quenda, will be a ‘real throwback’ if he arrives at Old Trafford in the summer. United largely kept their powder dry in January with only wing-back Patrick Dorgu representing a significant addition to a squad badly in need of attacking reinforcements.

Ruben Amorim's Manchester United are into the fifth round of the FA Cup - despite Harry Maguire standing offside to nod home the Red Devils' winner

Manager Ruben Amorim is frustrated with certain members of Manchester United’s hierarchy over their handling of key transfer dealings, particularly Casemiro’s stay and the delayed departure of Marcus Rashford.