Ruben Amorim Decides Futures of Two Man Utd Players After Brighton Win

Ruben Amorim has reportedly decided on the futures of two Manchester United stars after the Red Devils' win over Brighton and Hove Albion.

On Saturday, United backed up their recent victories over Sunderland and Liverpool by beating Brighton in the Premier League.

A brace from Bryan Mbeumo, plus goals from Matheus Cunha and Casemiro, secured a vital 4-2 win at Old Trafford.

As a result of their win over the Seagulls, United are now sixth in the Premier League table, one point ahead of champions Liverpool, who have suffered four defeats in a row.

Just a few days after United's win over Brighton, it has been claimed that Amorim has made a decision on the futures of Joshua Zirkzee and Kobbie Mainoo.

Mainoo, 20, has only made one start in the 25/26 season, which was the dismal defeat against League Two outfit Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup. The midfielder has not started a game in the top flight since May.

Meanwhile, Dutch forward Zirkzee is currently behind the likes of Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko and Mason Mount in Amorim's pecking order.

Due to the lack of regular game time, both of the above-mentioned players have been linked with a move away from Old Trafford.

However, according to The Sun, both players are set to be blocked from leaving during the winter transfer window.

The report stated: "Manchester United are prepared to block requests from their players to leave in the January transfer window amid an expectant squad shortage."

Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee have been linked with a move away from Old Trafford. Image: Getty

During the winter period, United are set to be without the likes of Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui as they are expected to take part in the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations.

Recently, speaking about Mainoo and Zirkzee potentially leaving in January, Amorim said: "I also know that in our club everything is a lot of noise. You have to have news. Players are not playing. They want to play. There’s a World Cup.

"There are agents that listen to the players talking all the time. I understand that but they are our players and we need everyone to have a good season."

United are back in Premier League action this weekend when they take on Sean Dyche's Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday afternoon.