Denis Law passed away, aged 84, as the Man United and Scotland great is fondly remembered by Leicester City manager and former Old Trafford favourite Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Denis Law, the iconic former Manchester United striker and the only Scottish player to win the Ballon d’Or, has died at the age of 84, the club confirmed on Friday.

At Manchester United Law scored 236 goals in 393 games; third behind his team-mate Sir Bobby Charlton and Wayne Rooney on the all-time scoring list, and set club records for the most goals in the FA Cup (34 goals), which still stands, and in Europe with 28 goals in 33 games.

Amorim would like United to build up with a genuine three at the back, rather than the four it has been when protection is the first priority. At Anfield, United took the lead because Martinez sensed a moment to press high, snapping into Mohamed Salah to win the ball and then stay up to receive Fernandes’ slipped pass.

Manchester United are looking at Wolves’ Rayan Ait-Nouri as an alternative at left-back. Ruben Amorim has made the position a priority this January as he seeks tactical balance for his team. Paris Saint-Germain ’s Nuno Mendes is the top choice,

Ruben Amorim could lose one of his Manchester United players in order for him to go and get playing time at another club.