Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has admitted that he has been in regular contact with legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson since arriving at Old Trafford.

Jamie Carragher admits he was gobsmacked by Ruben Amorim's claim that he is currently managing the worst team in Manchester United 's history and reckons that the Portuguese boss will be getting a stern telling off from the Old Trafford hierarchy.

Follow the reaction as Manchester United are beaten 3-1 by Brighton at home, with their fifth defeat in eight games leaving them 13th in the table

Manchester United suffered their fourth defeat in their last five home games as Brighton left Old Trafford with a comfortable 3-1 win on Sunday afternoon. Bruno Fernandes cancelled out Yankuba

Amorim gave an honest assessment after Manchester United were beaten again as the new manager confessed this current crop were among the worst team's in the club's history

Ruben Amorim gave a withering assessment of his Manchester United team after its latest loss. The head coach admits it might be the “worst” team in the club’s storied history.

Manchester United are in talks to sign Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu in the January transfer window, with the Red Devils keen to secure a deal for the Denmark international

MANCHESTER UNITED have entered talks to sign 20-year-old left wing-back Patrick Dorgu. Ruben Amorim has struggled for selection on the left side of his defence, with Diogo Dalot being forced to

Ruben Amorim did not play down Manchester United's struggles after losing to Brighton, but Jamie Carragher believes he spoke out of turn.

MARCUS RASHFORD could be heading to MONACO – with the Ligue 1 side rich enough to afford the most attractive of loan deals. Rashford has made it known he bears no grudge towards Manchester

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho could leave the club as more talks with Chelsea are set to take place.