Manchester United are set for another overhaul under new manager Ruben Amorim, who is evaluating the squad's adaptability to his preferred 3-4-3 system. The Red Devils, known for their eclectic mix of players signed by successive managers, face yet another reshuffle as Amorim implements his vision for free-flowing, attacking football.

After spending over £200 million in the summer under Erik ten Hag, only to sack him three months later, United’s midfield is now under scrutiny. Amorim’s system demands a solid base to support the attack, placing midfielders at the heart of his tactical plans. Kobbie Mainoo, ranked sixth in FourFourTwo’s list of exciting teenagers, is poised to thrive as a dynamic box-to-box midfielder. Meanwhile, Manuel Ugarte, who flourished under Amorim at Sporting, could emerge as a key figure in the new era, given their prior success together.