Amorim has endured a mixed time at Old Trafford since arriving from Sporting CP and replacing Erik ten Hag in November. The Portuguese has won just six and drawn six of his 25 league matches in charge - a run that has seen them drop down to 16th in the table, one point ahead of Tottenham in 17th.

Amorim has paid for 30 of his Manchester United backroom staff to take their families to next week's Europa League final in Bilbao, Spain

Ruben Amorim said he was “embarrassed” after Manchester United lost yet again in the Premier League on Sunday. United fell to a club record-extending 17th loss in the modern era after a 2-0 home defeat to West Ham and is languishing at 16th in the 20-team division.

It has become a millstone around their neck, a monkey on their back and goodness knows what else those of a Sheffield United persuasion care to call it.