According to the Daily Mirror, United's desperate situation has forced a rethink from Amorim, and he could unleash a mega-offer to sign Sweden star Viktor Gyokeres. The report claims Amorim has changed tact over Gyokeres after telling the United hierarchy they cannot afford to wait until June to make an offer.

RUBEN AMORIM is tipped to demand Manchester United buy Viktor Gyokeres RIGHT AWAY. The Old Trafford boss is reported by The Daily Star to be so worried by United’s lack of

Amorim has been unable to stop the slide since succeeding Erik ten Hag in November, with four straight defeats meaning United have lost six of their last eight in all competitions and are now just seven points above the Premier League relegation zone.

Ruben Amorim has told Manchester United he cannot afford to wait until the summer and wants to sign Viktor Gyokeres in January, according to reports. Amorim has endured a dismal start to his tenure as United manager, taking seven points from his first eight league games in charge.

Ruben Amorim has reportedly urged Manchester United to accelerate their pursuit of a top-class striker in January, going back on one of his early promises.

Ruben Amorim has gone from being the saviour of Sporting Lisbon, borne aloft by his players after orchestrating a 4-1 dismantling of Manchester City in his final home game, to the lost soul of Old Trafford,