Amorim's opening weeks at United will involve compromise - either his preferred formation or fielding square pegs in round holes

For a club who have been champions of Europe three times, a win in continental competition really shouldn’t be such a rarity. But it was 380 days since Manchester United had tasted victory against foreign opposition.

Manchester United may be gearing up to sign a Sporting star who stunned Manchester City this week, despite incoming manager Ruben Amorim’s reluctance to make any immediate moves for his ex-players.