Sources: Amorim open to selling £350,000-a-week Man Utd duo in January

Although the Red Devils were not afraid to splash the cash in the summer, with Leny Yoro being the most expensive acquisition thanks to completing a £58.9million switch from Lille, the Portuguese tactician has set his sights on making adjustments to the squad he inherited from predecessor Erik ten Hag.

Despite being able to enter the market for recruits in the coming weeks, Manchester United parted company with sporting director Dan Ashworth last weekend after there were frustrations with his input when it came to seeking a new boss, and Amorim is working with influential figures behind the scenes to identify ways to bolster his options.

Eriksen and Antony Could Leave Old Trafford

Departures would improve budget for winter transfer window

Manchester United are open to selling members of their current squad to boost their winter budget, according to GMS sources, leading to Amorim and key decision-makers earmarking Eriksen and Antony as high-earning names who could give them wiggle room if they embark on a fresh challenge next month.

The duo are on contracts which allow them to pocket a combined total of £350,000-per-week at Old Trafford, and there is an awareness behind the scenes that offloading them would ease the pressure on the wage bill and free up further cash to bring in potential replacements midway through the campaign.

GMS sources have been informed that Eriksen – who is at risk of becoming a free agent in the summer – is not part of Amorim’s long-term plans at Manchester United, while Antony has failed to convince bosses that he can turn his fortunes around if he is given the opportunity to remain in his current surroundings.