The hypothesis that Erik ten Hag was the root cause of Manchester United's woes has been emphatically debunked since Ruben Amorim succeeded him in the dugout. The Red Devils have arguably regressed since the Portuguese coach took charge and have endured several torrid months while he attempts to overhaul the tactical identity forged under previous regimes.

Amorim's United feels like a pencil sketch of a grander planned work - there are signs of progress but huge improvements are needed

With no chance to bring in new signings until the summer, Amorim will look to solutions from within the club, and 17-year-old forward Chido Obi-Martin could be handed a first team

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Ipswich star Liam Delap as they look to sign a new striker at the end of the season. United added two defenders to their squad in the January transfer window and head coach Ruben Amorim is eager to see a striker signed in the summer.