Manchester United qualified for the last 16 as the only unbeaten team in the Europa League thanks to second-half goals from Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo.

Amorim's United feels like a pencil sketch of a grander planned work - there are signs of progress but huge improvements are needed

Manchester United have been working hard behind the scenes to secure the first transfer for Ruben Amorim to add some more depth to his squad. It now looks like they have had a positive breakthrough in their efforts,

Ruben Amorim is set to complete his first Manchester United signing in the final days of the January transfer window. United are eager to add both a wing-back and a forward to their side before deadline day and will take a major step forward with an agreement in place for Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu to join the club.

Versatile wing-back Patrick Dorgu could become Ruben Amorim's first signing by the end of the January transfer window, signalling the start of Manchester United's rebuild under the new manager - but some United fans in the Manchester Evening News comments section might have preferred to see an old face return.

Manchester United have reached a broad agreement with Lecce for the transfer of Patrick Dorgu for €30million (£25.2m) plus €5m (£4.2m) in add-ons. The Serie A side had been holding out for €40m (£33.6m) but negotiations have brought the figure to below United’s aim of a total £30m package with the add-ons a split of both simple bonuses and others that are more difficult to achieve.

On behalf of the club, I want to thank Miggy for everything he has given us during our time together," Newcastle coach Eddie Howe said in a statement released by the club on Th