Ruben Amorim is Manchester United’s first choice to replace Erik ten Hag. This has been highlighted by the widespread coverage of the Old Trafford club’s search for the Sporting CP manager, who has also spoken publicly about his interest in him. Amorim could soon be appointed as United coach.

This would lead to changes in the team on the field. Amorim prefers a back three with wing-backs. He likes to use a double pivot in central midfield, ensuring attacking midfielders get close to an attacking frontman. Manchester United could quickly become a very different team under their new manager if his appointment is confirmed.

Expect Amorim to continue pushing for new additions to his squad in January and next summer when the transfer window reopens. Ten Hag left Manchester United with a load of ill-advised signings he had pushed for, and so Amorim must reshape the unbalanced squad he is expected to inherit.

Viktor Gyokeres is certainly one of the players Amorim would like to take with him to Old Trafford. The Swedish striker has been a fireworks display this season, scoring an incredible 16 goals in just 13 games for Sporting CP. Gyokeres would give Manchester United the penalty area presence they currently lack.

Ousmane Diomande is another Sporting CP player who would improve the squad at Old Trafford. The Ivorian is widely regarded as one of the best young centre-backs in European football, having developed under Amorim in recent seasons. A move to the Premier League would give him the opportunity to develop further.

Pote is one of the most creative midfielders in Liga Portugal and has been involved in seven goals in six games for Sporting CP this season. At 26, the Portugal international could be open to a new challenge after failing to crack the Premier League early in his career with Wolves.

Manchester United have had successful purchases in the Portuguese market in the past. Bruno Fernandes came from Sporting CP, as did Cristiano Ronaldo. It would make sense for United to try to make Amorim more comfortable in his new surroundings by signing some of the players who previously thrived under him.

However, one of Manchester United’s biggest mistakes under ten Hag was giving the Dutchman too much influence over their transfer strategy. It might be foolish to do the same once Amorim is appointed. Still, there could be a good reason for United to take a look at some of the players Amorim has already coached.