Amorim has explained why he decided to pay for tickets for staff members’ friends and families to attend next week’s Europa League final against Tottenham in Bilbao. Some of the perks to United employees have been reduced or removed among a host of cost-cutting measures introduced by new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Ruben Amorim, Manchester United's manager, has denied rumours of his departure despite the team's underwhelming performance this season.

Ruben Amorim will pay for 30 members of his backroom staff at Manchester United to attend the Europa League final with their families. United will face Tottenham on May 21 in Bilbao as both sides look to salvage silverware and Champions League qualification from an otherwise miserable season.