The exile of Marcus Rashford has provided some of those comments, with the latest being Amorim all-but saying that he would rather have his goalkeeping coach on the substitutes bench than the United wantaway.

Al-Ahli could make a move for Rashford at the end of the transfer window, and if Rashford does end up at Al-Ahli, he’ll be surrounded by a few familiar faces. Indeed, Al-Ahli have a few players already in their squad who have played Premier League football.

The 27-year-old was surprised by Ruben Amorim’s latest comments and faces spending the rest of the season on the sidelines unless he can secure a move away