Manchester United find themselves in a desperate period but surely Ruben Amorim's hints at his job being in peril are premature?

Amorim could mix things up further by moving the Dutchman to the central centre-back position and Maguire to the left. Maguire has experience playing as the left-sided defender in a three for England and Hull City but he is more of a ball-carrying centre-back than a passer.

Ruben Amorim breaks silence on Marcus Rashford exit as Manchester United boss admits transfer 'risk' - Man United boss refuses to be drawn on the forward’s departure

Ruben Amorim admits Manchester United have taken a risk with their transfer business and that everyone is “fighting” for their jobs until the summer. This has been a chastening season for all connected to the Old Trafford club,

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has shown that he can be ruthless towards some of his squad, including Marcus Rashford.

Manchester United have struggled in front of goal as of late and will be without Marcus Rashford for the rest of the season

Marcus Rashford's fall from grace: from Manchester United's teenage prodigy to Aston Villa loanee - Rashford is ‘ready for a new challenge’ at Villa Park. But where did it go wrong for the hometown hero at Old Trafford?

Marcus Rashford reportedly turned down Manchester United's insistence on a contract pay cut ahead of his loan move to Aston Villa in the final days of the winter transfer window, as per The Athletic.