Ruben Amorim has issued an honest assessment of Kobbie Mainoo's development, conceding the Manchester United ace is having 'some issues' with the system.

Ruben Amorim has made it clear Manchester United’s ‘bomb squad’ players must take responsibility for securing their own exits before the transfer window closes. With Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia still on the fringes of his squad, the Red Devils boss admitted it is 'not a good thing' to carry unsettled players into the new season.

Manchester United’s academy has seen its fair share of special talents, but even by their lofty standards, Joseph Junior “JJ” Gabriel is breaking the mould as Ruben Amorim called the 14-year-old "Kid Messi" into first-team training at Carrington. The London-born forward earned the nickname since he first lit up YouTube clips five years ago, dazzling with mazy dribbles and outrageous goals.

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has urged the club to be patient while dealing with Ruben Amorim as the Frenchman believes that continuously changing managers won't solve the club's ongoing issues. Evra also backed his former team to bounce back in the 2025-26 campaign and surprise everyone, although United started the new season with a loss against Arsenal at home.

Manchester United are not expected to sign a new goalkeeper during the transfer window, despite the issues around first-choice stopper Andre Onana and following the howler made by Altay Bayindir during the defeat by Arsenal at the weekend.