Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd working on deal to appoint Ruben Amorim as Erik ten Hag’s successor

Real Madrid are increasingly optimistic about finalizing the transfer of Alphonso Davies next summer, despite intensifying competition from top English clubs, according to TBR Football. The Canadian international, whose contract with Bayern Munich expires at the end of the season, is widely expected to leave the Allianz Arena, with Bayern reportedly accepting his impending departure.

While Real Madrid have made consistent strides in pursuing Davies, several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester City, have also shown keen interest. Manchester United recently made inquiries about the defender, while other English clubs have maintained ongoing contact to stay in the loop about any potential developments. However, insiders suggest that all Premier League suitors are aware that Davies is likely to choose Madrid as his next destination.

Manchester United want to bring Ruben Amorim to Old Trafford before the club’s upcoming Premier League clash against Chelsea, according to Record.

The Premier League giants are negotiating the final bits of the coach’s contract with Sporting CP officials and Amorim’s agent Raul Costa, and if possible they will whisk the 39-year-old to Manchester on Wednesday.

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Per journalist Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool continue to remain in talks with their captain Virgil van Dijk over a possible extension of his stay at Anfield beyond the 2024/25 season. Several top clubs have shown interest in the Dutch defender who is yet to make a decision on his future.

Per The Telegraph, the Magpies are considering signing Brentford’s star attacker Bryan Mbeumo in the upcoming January transfer window. However, Newcastle are going through some financial constraints and will have to sell someone next summer if they want to make a big money in the upcoming window.

Palmeiras president Leila Pereira has confirmed that Arsenal have rejected their bid to sign Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus. The club were prepared to offer €40 million (£33m/$45m) to complete a dream transfer of Jesus ahead of next year’s club world but the Gunners did not agree.

Speaking to ESPN, Pereira said: “Gabriel Jesus is not coming. We got in touch with Arsenal, and they said ‘Leila, there are no conditions whatsoever. We are not going to negotiate for the player.’ The subject is closed.”

Per Fabrizio Romano, Serie A giants Inter’s official balance sheet revealed that they received €50.2million in transfer fee from Manchester United in the summer of 2023. The Cameroonian custodian completed a much-hyped move to Old Trafford after reaching the Champions League with the Italian club.

Manchester United can reportedly rope in Ruben Amorim from Sporting CP without having to pay his current release clause in full. Per A Bola, the manager could sign a new deal with the Portuguese with three important variables in it that could heavily boost United’s pursuit.

Amid strong interest from top Premier League clubs like Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool, Florian Plettenberg reports that Viktor Gyokeres could leave Sporting CP next summer. The striker has a €100m release clause in his current deal, however, he could be available for €60m-€70m next season.

Former Tottenham Hotspur and England star Gary Lineker came up with a shock recommendation for Manchester United’s potential next manager as the club look to replace Erik ten Hag.

Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Lineker said: “I’m going to throw in a name here. I think it would be very interesting, he’s certainly a brilliant coach. A certain Lee Carsley – who they probably won’t think about. He’s a really imaginative coach, he plays attacking football. From what I heard from England players, they thought he was really good. Really interesting and thoughtful on the game.”

Per Fabrizio Romano, Ruben Amorim has given his green light to Manchester United as he is ready to move to Old Trafford. However, the Portuguese manager’s move will depend on the negotiations between the Red Devils and Sporting CP. Amorim has a €10m release clause in his contract

Tottenham Hotspur may have allegedly received a blow in their efforts to sign Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo. A recent report indicated that Spurs have become admirers of Semenyo, who has become a first-team regular at Bournemouth under Andoni Iraola. However, according to Football Insider, Bournemouth may be ready to react to the interest and their player’s impressive form. It is alleged that another new contract, potentially with a pay-rise may be on its way for the 24-year-old, particularly if he continues to impress.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly identified Watford playmaker Giorgi Chakvetadze as a potential target for the January transfer window. As per The Sun, there is a level of interest in negotiating a deal for Watford star Chakvetadze. With Chakvetadze holding a contract with the Hornets until 2029, any proposal would have to make logical sense for Watford when they are bidding for Premier League promotion.

Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim has distanced himself from reports claiming he could succeed Erik ten Hag as Manchester United coach.

While United legend and Ten Hag’s assistant manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has taken over on an interim basis, the Red Devils will be looking for a permanent replacement and Amorim has been touted as an option. However, the coach has downplayed the speculation about his future, while The Independent reports he does not want to leave his current post during the season.

Thomas Frank has reacted to Manchester United’s sacking of Erik ten Hag as the Brentford boss opens up on reports linking him with the Red Devils.

Speaking to the media, Frank responded when asked about the Manchester United job: “It’s a very delicate question. I’ve got a big responsibility to Brentford, the fans, [owner] Matthew [Denham], the leadership, the staff, and I’ve got one focus and that’s to do our best and beat Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup.

“I’ve said many, many times but I’m very happy here. It’s one of the best clubs in the world. What happens in the future, who knows? But I’m very, very happy here.”

After parting ways with manager Erik ten Hag, Manchester United are now acting swiftly to identify the Dutch coach’s replacement as they prepare a shortlist of head coaches. Per journalist Rudy Galetti, former Chelsea boss Graham Potter and ex-Dortmund boss Edn Terzic are some of the names United are considering along with ex-Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri.

Per TEAMtalk, Liverpool have shown interest in signing Nottingham Forest defender Murillo amid speculation over Virgil van Dijk’s future at Anfield. The Reds, however, will face competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea who are also looking to bolster their backline.

Xavi Hernandez’s position on his next job has been confirmed amid speculation he could take over at Manchester United after Erik ten Hag was sacked. GOAL understands that the former Barcelona coach has no plans to take a job until next season and is intent on continuing his sabbatical year after leaving the Blaugrana in May.

Manchester United have parted ways with manager Erik ten Hag a day after the club’s 2-1 defeat against West Ham United in the Premier League.

The official statement from the Red Devils read, “Erik ten Hag has left his role as Manchester United men’s first-team manager. Erik was appointed in April 2022 and led the club to two domestic trophies, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup in 2024. We are grateful to Erik for everything he has done during his time with us and wish him well for the future. Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of the team as interim head coach, supported by the current coaching team, whilst a permanent head coach is recruited.”

Per TuttoJuve, Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly invited Paul Pogba to join him at Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr next year. The midfielder shared a dressing room with the Portugal legend for a season at Old Trafford before heading back to the Serie A ahead of the 2022-23 season.

The French midfielder saw his doping ban cut short to 18 months from four years, following a successful appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport and is slated to return to action in March 2025.

Per Fichajes, West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus has attracted interest from several Saudi Pro League clubs who are willing to offer a whopping £83m for the player. The Ghanaian is also wanted by Premier League giants Liverpool who consider him as a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.

Per Caughtoffside, Premier League giants Liverpool and Arsenal have shown interest in signing 19-year-old Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz. The Gunners have identified the youngster as backup to Bukayo Saka while the Reds see him as a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is yet to confirm if he is planning to extend his stay at Anfield beyond the 2024/25 season. Speaking to reporters, the Dutch defender said, “Let’s see what happens at the end of the season, I’m enjoying my football. I’m feeling very good, physically and mentally. I’m in a good place and yeah nothing more can be said, I just want to keep enjoying the game.”

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has confirmed that the club remain hopeful that star player Jamal Musiala will put pen to paper on a new deal soon.

Speaking to DAZN, Eberl said, “The fact that Jamal is an extraordinary player is also the reason why we want to extend his contract, to make him, in a way, the new face of FC Bayern.”

Barcelona attacker Ferran Torres has apparently generated interest from two Premier League clubs ahead of the January transfer window. Aston Villa and Arsenal are both said to be interested in a winter deal for the ex-Manchester City man, with both Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery believing that he can slot into their systems. Barcelona would apparently be prepared to let Torres leave the club permanently in January for an appropriate fee, even though the winger is keen to stay and prove his worth to head coach Flick.

Manchester City want to tie goalscoring defender Josko Gvardiol down to a new contract, according to a report.

Even though the 22-year-old is still contracted to the Premier League champions until the summer of 2028, the Daily Star reports that Etihad chiefs are keen to agree an extension with him as a matter of priority. Gvardiol is understood to earn around £120,000 a week in Manchester under the terms of his current agreement, but he is now set to receive a pay hike to £150,000 a week, in addition to another two years on his deal until 2030.

Arsenal rejected an approach from Palmeiras to re-sign Gabriel Jesus over the summer, according to the Brazilian club’s president.

“Gabriel Jesus is not coming. We got in touch with Arsenal and they said; ‘Leila, there are no conditions [to sell] whatsoever. We are not going to negotiate the athlete’. [They] closed the subject,” Pereira said, before insisting that the Palmeiras squad was already brimming with talent without Jesus.

“Our base are these players who are already with us and are extremely successful,” Pereira added. “There are some positions that Abel [Ferreira, Palmeiras manager] would like to reinforce, but I’ll tell you in advance; forget the star. The big star of Palmeiras is the squad. I don’t believe in idols.”

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has responded to shock claims that Real Madrid could try to prise Sandro Tonali away from St James’ Park in 2025.

“That one is news to me. It is not something I am contemplating. I am trying to build Sandro into the team after his ban,” as quoted by Chronicle Live. “He has performed really well the last few games. I have been really pleased with how he is finding his feet in the team. He is building new relationships. It is not just the player coming into the team it is also the players around Sandro and how those relationships start to form. I have been pleased how they have.

“He has been very good psychologically, his attitude has been excellent and I am really hopeful for the future of him in our team. We have held a lot of individual meetings with him. A lot of tactical reviews.

“It is one thing reviewing his training performances but that is totally different from reviewing his match performances and find ways of taking his game to another level. It is a lot easier when a player is in the team. I have pleased the way he has come back from his ban. The international games have helped him and he has made a good transition back into the team.”

Premier League giants Liverpool are keen on signing 21-year-old Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios, according to Todo Fichajes. The Reds are looking to table an offer worth €50m with the Madrid side, although he has a €100m release clause in his current contract.

Per Fichajes, Manchester United have shown interest in signing 21-year-old Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra. The Red Devils, however, will face competition from fellow Premier League clubs Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur who are also keen on adding the talenter midfielder to their teams.

Former Germany international and Liverpool hero Didi Hamann believes Borussia Dortmund’s players “no longer want” manager Nuri Sahan in charge after their loss to Augsburg.

Speaking to Sky Germany: “There were many players who no longer wanted Terzic. He was the most successful coach of recent years. He won the cup, should have won the championship, was in the Champions League final. The team no longer wanted him. Now the next coach is coming. I have the feeling that there are many players in the team who say: I don’t want him. I have the feeling that after ten games the situation has arisen that some players no longer want this coach. The players have been given far too much power. The club still decides who is the coach. They all have to submit to it. The players are employees of the club. It’s none of their business. I have the feeling that one or two players are taking advantage of that.”

Hamann added: “I don’t want to start a discussion about the coach either, he’s a young coach, you have to give him time. The question is: how much time do you want or will you give him? He’s no longer untouchable, the start of the season has simply gone too badly for that.”

Per journalist Ekrem Konur, West Ham are keen on signing out of favour Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell in the upcoming transfer window in January. The English full-back has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge since the arrival of Enzo Maresca. During the summer window, Chilwell was linked with a move away from the Blues, however, a deal never materialised.

Per Fichajes, Arsenal are desperate to sign star Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak next summer and are reportedly ready to pay a club-record fee for the Swedish forward. The Magpies are unlikely to part ways with their main forward and could demand a fee in the region of €120m.

Spanish full-back Marc Cucurella has opened up about his future at Stamford Bridge as he claimed he looks forward to staying at Chelsea on a long-term basis.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, the Spaniard said, “I’m really happy at Chelsea. My family is happy here. We are in a top club with good fans. Hopefully, I can stay for a lot of time!. Our mission is to play Champions League next season.”

Serie A club Genoa are all set to complete the signing of former Italy international striker Mario Balotelli on a free transfer. Fabrizio Romano reports that the player’s medical has been booked and he is all set to pen a short-term deal which will be valid until 2025.

Liverpool has identified Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush as a potential target, with the Bundesliga club reportedly valuing the forward at €50-60 million. According to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Deutschland, initial discussions have already taken place between Liverpool and Marmoush’s representatives, signalling Liverpool’s serious interest in a transfer.