Last month, after yet another chastening defeat, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim told the world that his current team was perhaps the worst in the club’s long history.

Ruben Amorim portrayed an optimistic outlook at Manchester United on Friday, saying his side are heading in the right direction.

Manchester United have no plans to add any free agents to their squad before the end of the season despite recent links with a move for former midfielder Paul Pogba. United added two permanent signings to their squad in the January transfer window but could technically still add a free agent to their squad.