Manchester United’s biggest problem last season was scoring goals and it has led to Ruben Amorim making a striker one of his highest priorities of the summer…but his true number nine could have been at the club all along.

Emiliano Martinez is still interested in a move to Manchester United as they weigh up a move for the Aston Villa goalkeeper, according to reports in Argentina. Martinez, who signed from Arsenal for £17m back in 2020, has an uncertain future at Villa and was visibly upset as he walked around the ground following the final home game of last season.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim will miss out on one of his top summer transfer targets due to a little-known rule.