Joshua Zirkzee scored against Wolves but has been dropped to the substitutes' bench for Manchester United's trip to Elland Road to play Leeds, despite Ruben Amorim's lack of options

Manchester United executives are worried by how easily Ruben Amorim’s tactics can be “picked apart” by opposition managers as pressure on the Portuguese coach – and his system – continues

Ruben Amorim has declared that no Manchester United player will be allowed to leave the club in the January transfer window, handing blows to wantaway duo Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee. United are still at the gates of the Champions League qualifying spots but there appears to be no chance of the club strengthening in the winter market to boost their chances of finishing in the top four.

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