Ruben Amorim has insisted that Manchester United “need to improve recruitment” following several years of poor spending in the transfer market.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is set to complete his first signing for the club, with a left-back set to land at Old Trafford.

Ruben Amorim does not want to sell Kobbie Mainoo – but admitted it will be hard for Manchester United to keep all their homegrown players. United are keen to tie down the talented central midfielder to a new deal but the grim reality of their financial situation has presented challenges.

Head coach Ruben Amorim spoke of the situation on Friday ahead of the FA Cup third-round clash with Arsenal. While he insisted he would like to keep Mainoo, Amorim acknowledged that his hands could be tied due to the club's precarious position when it comes to finances.

Ruben Amorim has made it clear that he wants Kobbie Mainoo to stay at Manchester United amid reports linking him with a move to Chelsea.

Ruben Amorim has said that Manchester United “need to improve recruitment” and maintained he wants Kobbie Mainoo to stay at the club. Amorim, 39, said that United need to target players who can deal with the demands that come with playing at Old Trafford while adding that the club’s intentions are to maintain their best academy talents.

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Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says he is desperate to keep hold of Kobbie Mainoo amid rumours that the midfielder could leave the club.