However, with his squad stretched by the packed festive schedule Amorim has returned the 27-year-old to the bench for the meeting with Newcastle at Old Trafford. Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund and Amad Diallo were named as starters in attack.

Marcus Rashford has returned to the Manchester United squad after a four-game exile, with the forward named on the bench against Newcastle United.

Atletico Madrid are interested in Marcus Rashford but financial concerns may hinder their pursuit, as per reports.Rashford has fallen out of favour under Ruben Amorim, who has snubbed the Englishman