Ruben Amorim remains hopeful Manchester United can get their incoming transfer business over the line before next week’s deadline but warns the club are wary of making more mistakes at the negotiating table.

Manchester United were beaten at Old Trafford by Brighton, while Tottenham lost at Everton; both sides languish in bottom half yet both Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglou stand by their styles, amid injuries and adversity.

Manchester United are braced for a hectic end to the January transfer window around two crucial matches - this evening's Europa League clash at FCSB and Sunday's Premier League meeting with Crystal Palace. Patrick Dorgu is set to follow Diego Leon through the arrivals suite this month, but Ruben Amorim 's recruitment might not end there.