He earned a mild reprieve when Man Utd beat Burnley 3-2 in their last game. They were on course for another draw, but they won a last-gasp penalty, which Bruno Fernandes converted. That victory lifted United up to ninth in the table. However, they face Man City and Chelsea in their next two games, so Amorim's reprieve could be brief.

By securing Donnarumma, the club has ensured both world-class stability and fierce internal competition in a pivotal position.

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana joined Turkish club Trabzonspor on a season-long loan on Thursday.

Andre Onana will double his money at Trabzonspor after finally sealing a loan escape route from his Manchester United misery.

Trabzonspor made a proposal, and United and the player both agreed.