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      Man Utd chiefs to ‘give Amorim much smaller budget than wasteful Ten Hag and hope he gets best out of two big signings’

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      RUBEN AMORIM will be expected to work on a much smaller budget than Erik ten Hag did at Manchester United, according to reports.Ten Hag, 53, spent more than £600million on transfers in barely two-and-a-half years as Red Devils boss.Ruben Amorim has been tasked with getting much more from the current Man Utd squadCredit: GettyErik ten Hag spent more than £600million on transfers at Man UtdCredit: GettyOver the last decade United have averaged five signings per summer.But according to the Telegraph, they are not planning to hugely reshape their current squad at the end of the season.Instead, club chiefs feel that new boss Amorim can get much more out of their current crop of players.Last summer, Ten Hag forked out nearly £200m on Leny Yoro, Manuel Ugarte, Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee and Noussair Mazraoui.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile during his reign he also spent £86m on Antony, £70m on Casemiro, £72m on Rasmus Hojlund and £60m on Mason Mount.The latter two in particular are players that United chiefs hope Amorim can get a tune out of.Since the Portuguese’s Old Trafford arrival, Man Utd scouts watched his former Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres score for Sweden over the weekend.But United bosses hope that Hojlund can deliver on his potential and begin to bang the goals in.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJoshua Zirkzee was among Man Utd’s summer signings this yearCredit: AlamyAmorim is set to take charge of his first match as Man Utd manager on Sunday.He will take his side to Ipswich Town, who grabbed their first Premier League win in 22 years when they triumphed 2-1 over Tottenham prior to the international break.Man Utd fans claim Ruben Amorim could be ‘new Jurgen Klopp’ after heartwarming gesture on stadium tourSpeaking for the first time as Man Utd boss last week, Amorim admitted that he is not fazed by the weight of history at Old Trafford.He said: “It’s a great responsibility but you feel honoured and excited to be part of that.”If the team plays well and wins games, everything looks so much better. We are the engine of football — Manchester United is the engine of the Premier League in my opinion.”For a long time we haven’t won the Premier  League but United is the biggest club in England.”This is part of the history but it isn’t now, so we have to address that and try to win again.”All the people are hungry for success and this is the place I want to be because of that — because you can be part of something special.”Man Utd chiefs hope that Amorim can get the best out of Mason MountCredit: RexRamus Hojlund has shown glimpses of potential at Old TraffordCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd fans slam the Glazers after it’s revealed they’ve only invested £45m of their own money in 20 years of ownership

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left shocked after discovering just how much the Glazer family has put into the club.The Glazers acquired a controlling stake in United almost 20 years ago after taking over from Irish investors JP McManus and John Magnier.The Glazer family has invested just £45m of their own money in Man Utd since buying the clubCredit: AFPSir Jim Ratcliffe purchased 25 per cent of United this yearCredit: GettyThey had already owned around 30 per cent of the club, however that increased to 57 per cent once the deal was completed.Scottish entrepreneur Harry Dobson then handed over his share to up the Glazers’ ownership to 62 per cent.By June 2005 they owned 98 per cent of shares and control of Man Utd – much to the dismay of fans.Fast-forward to 2024 and supporters are STILL unhappy with the American family.Read More on Man UtdMan Utd have endured a steady descent since Sir Alex Ferguson left Old Trafford in 2013.Last season they suffered their worst-ever Premier League campaign, finishing eighth in the table with a negative goal difference.But they managed to salvage a spot in Europe by winning the FA Cup final against Manchester City in May.Many fans have put the club’s disastrous fall-off down to the Glazers and their lack of investment.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPremier League owners investmentAnd they might have a point.A report from The Athletic has revealed that just £45million in funding has come from the Glazers over the last two decades.Man Utd reveal first pics of redeveloped 100,000-capacity Old Trafford in ‘biggest regeneration scheme ever seen’Fans have been left furious as a result, with one person writing: “£45million in almost 20 years from the Glazers is absolutely criminal.”In comparison, the owners of newly-promoted Ipswich Town have put £83m into their club.Southampton’s owners have pumped £85m into the Saints and Bill Foley has put £93m worth of funding into Bournemouth.Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has continued to spend big since joining the club in 2022.In just two years, the American billionaire and BlueCo have pumped a whopping £146m into the Stamford Bridge side – more than three times the amount the Glazers have personally invested.Man City’s owners have also spent an eye-watering amount since taking over in 2008.CFG has put £1.3BILLION worth of funding into the club – and the Cityzens have certainly been reaping the benefits.In what could perhaps be considered the biggest surprise in the findings, Fulham boss Shahid Khan has invested £788m of his own money into the Cottagers.Not only has he continued to invest in the squad, he also recently put aside a huge chunk of money to develop part of Craven Cottage.Similarly, Everton chief Farhad Moshiri has invested £750m into the Toffees since 2016 – most of which has gone into the club’s new Bramley Moore Dock stadium.Despite the lack of investment, Man Utd have been pushing to turn things around since Sir Jim Ratcliffe arrived.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe British billionaire purchased a 25 per cent stake in the club at the start of the year and has since taken over football operations.Ratcliffe has been a key figure behind some major changes at Old Trafford recently – including the dismissal of Erik ten Hag and the arrival of new head coach Ruben Amorim. More

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      Man Utd send scout to watch Viktor Gyokeres score for Sweden as Ruben Amorim hopes to land top transfer target

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      MANCHESTER UNITED had eyes on Viktor Gyokeres on Saturday as Ruben Amorim’s top target scored his fifth goal of the Nations League campaign.The Sporting Lisbon striker put on another impressive display as he found the back of the net for Sweden in their 2-1 win over Slovakia.Viktor Gyokeres scored in front of a Man Utd scout for SwedenCredit: RexRuben Amorim appears keen on bringing him with him from SportingCredit: GettyUnited sent Sergio Souza — one of their top Scandinavian talent spotters — to Stockholm for the clash and he barely had time to take his seat before Gyokeres struck in the third minute.The former Coventry City star raced onto an Alexander Isak through ball before shooting across Slovakia keeper Martin Dubravka into the bottom corner.Souza revealed his presence at the game in an Instagram video post during the national anthems, although he was no doubt busily scribbling notes by the time Gyokeres had set the stadium alight with his latest strike.The 26-year-old is on pace to outperform his incredible 43-goal debut season in Portuguese football, having hitting the back of the net 23 times for Sporting this term.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHis 16 Primeira Liga goals are double the amount of any other player in the league and he has also netted five Champions League efforts in four games so far.Some of Europe’s biggest clubs are stepping up their interest with Paris Saint-Germain chief Luis Campos having reportedly already reached out to the his representatives.Bayern Munich have also been tipped to enter the bidding if they look to move Harry Kane on in the summer.But United potentially hold an ace up their sleeve with Amorim in place at Old Trafford.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWhen asked about a potential move to Man Utd, Gyokeres said: “He probably has some strikers there already, so we’ll see. No, he hasn’t [asked me to join him].“It’s fun but nothing I attach any importance to because it’s talk and nothing concrete.”Dimitar Berbatov tips Viktor Gyokeres to follow Ruben Amorim to Man Utd Gyokeres added: “I want to finish this season at Sporting. I love it here. “We will see [about a new club] when the time comes. I want to play, that’s crucial, and there will be also other factors.”United are currently struggling for goals with their two centre forward options, Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee, having managed to score just three goals between them all season.On signing players from his old club, Amorim said: “In January I’m not going to get anyone from Sporting.”Three Sporting stars Amorim could swoop for after joining Man UtdRUBEN AMORIM has ruled out poaching any of his Sporting Lisbon players in the January transfer window.But the Portuguese side’s chiefs expect Amorim will come calling in the summer – with his cheque book wide open.Here’s are three Sporting starts United could swoop for… but they won’t come cheap:VIKTOR GYOKERESAge: 26Position: StrikerCost: £84millionSwede has shone since joining Sporting last summer from Coventry — catching the eye of all Europe’s top clubs.Hit 43 goals in 50 games last season and boasts 18 strikes already this term.GONCALO INACIOAge: 23Position: DefenderCost: £50millionBall-playing centre-back was handed his debut by Amorim and has since become a key figure in Sporting’s recent title successes.Can also slot in at left-back if required and has 12 caps for Portugal.MORTEN HJULMANDAge: 25Position: MidfieldCost: £40millionDane is one of the top holding midfielders in Portugal — and made skipper by Amorim.He could be the man to replace Casemiro. More

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      Former England star and Premier League winner lands new job as manager of seventh-tier club after walking out on rivals

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      EX-ENGLAND star Tim Flowers has been appointed manager of seventh tier club Alvechurch.The former goalkeeper has joined them just days after he “shockingly unexpectedly” quit their Worcestershire rivals Redditch United.Tim Flowers has landed the Alvechurch jobCredit: GettyFlowers played 11 times for EnglandCredit: GettyFlowers, 57, stepped down as their boss late on Friday night after receiving an offer from Alvechurch.Redditch were less than 24 hours from their game against Stamford when he resigned.They announced to supporters that his time in charge was over on the morning of their fixture.Flowers had them as high as third in the Southern League Premier Division Central table.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut he has swapped them for same division strugglers Alvechurch, who are languishing in 18th.Church praised Redditch for the way they “dealt with the approach”.And they have already appointed a new gaffer in Matt Clarke.He has been re-instated as boss after the Crown Prosecution Service withdrew drug charges against him.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAs for Flowers, he has previously managed Macclesfield, Barnet and Gloucester City.He also previously worked as a coach at Leicester, Manchester City, QPR, Hull and Nottingham Forest.England’s Stellar Performance: Player Ratings vs IrelandDuring his playing days, Flowers won the Premier League with Blackburn in 1995 and won 11 England caps.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Tottenham release new badge with major change but confused fans say ‘seems pointless’

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      TOTTENHAM have released a new club badge which features a major change – but fans say it “seems pointless.”Spurs’ current crest features the clean look of a cockerel standing on a football.Tottenham have revealed a new club badge with a major changeThe words ‘Tottenham Hotspur’ have been removed from under the ballUnderneath the emblem are the words ‘Tottenham Hotspur’.And supporters have been used to the simplistic style ever since the badge was marginally scaled back in 2013.However, a new badge has now been released.And it has removed the words from under the football to make for an even more basic look.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAn official statement confirmed: “We have removed the curved ‘Tottenham Hotspur’ text from beneath the cockerel. “This enables us to increase its scale across different environments and stand proud as a true icon for the Club.”But there has been a mixed reception towards the new look from fans.One said: “Seems pointless.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother declared: “Would’ve got rid of the chicken and ball.”One noted: “A big difference.”Tottenham star Pedro Porro has everyone utterly baffled with bizarre fact about how he works his BINSSpurs first adopted the cockerel logo in 1921There has been a number of badges throughout the yearsAnother added: “Wow great change.”Founded in 1882, Spurs only started wearing the cockerel on their badge in 1921.It was a special addition to Tottenham’s kit for their FA Cup final against Wolves.Spurs won the match – which took place at rival side Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge – 1-0.And the cockerel has been a permanent fixture on the official club crest ever since.Between 1921 and 1972 the cockerel remained on its own before a football was added below.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt then underwent a variety of detailed transformations before the words ‘Tottenham Hotspur’ were added in 2006.And style-wise, Spurs’ new badge most closely resembles the “additional” one they had between 1973 and 1981.The designs became more complex in the 90sSpurs started to simplify the badge again in 2006Spurs’ most recent one, which removed an outline, ran from 2013 until today More

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      BBC ‘make TNT Sports host shock contender to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day presenter’

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      TNT SPORTS presenter Reshmin Chowdhury has emerged as a potential candidate to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day.Lineker will step away from the popular BBC highlights programme at the end of the season.Reshmin Chowdhury has emerged as a candidate for the Match of the Day jobCredit: The SunChowdhury is one of the nation’s top sports presentersCredit: EPAGary Lineker will leave MOTD at the end of the seasonCredit: AlamyHis full-time replacement is yet to be announced, with MOTD2 frontman Mark Chapman understood to be the favourite.The Sun exclusively revealed last week that BBC bosses wanted him to share the job with Kelly Somers.However, Chapman has made it clear that he is NOT keen on the idea of splitting the role.The One Show presenter Roman Kemp is also in the frame for some sort of role.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLGabby Logan and Alex Scott are among the other names understood to have been discussed.But the Daily Mail claims TNT host Chowdhury is now in contention.The 46-year-old has admirers within the BBC having already worked for the company numerous times.At the start of her career, Chowdhury worked as a reporter for BBC London and BBC News.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSShe then joined the BBC Sport team in 2010 and went on to present MOTD2 as a stand-in.The presenter has also fronted coverage of the Women’s Super League and was a live match reporter throughout the 2018 World Cup.Gary Lineker’s best Match of the Day momentsAlex Kay-Jelski, the BBC’s director of sport, reportedly attempted to sign Chowdhury for The Athletic when he was previously editor.But the fan-favourite broadcaster could be tempted by one of the biggest jobs in football media.Chowdhury currently fronts TNT Sports’ coverage of the Europa League and Conference League.She has also presented coverage of the Champions League and FA Cup.As well as football, Chowdhury has also covered darts, tennis, the Olympics and the Paralympics. More

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      Chelsea star Cole Palmer rocks up at McDonald’s drive-through but fans joke ‘they don’t do chippy chips’

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      COLE PALMER rocked up to McDonald’s for a spot of dinner during the international break after missing England’s double win under Lee Carsley.Chelsea star Palmer withdrew from the latest Three Lions squad after picking up a knock to his knee in the 1-1 draw against Manchester United this month.Cole Palmer enjoyed a cheeky trip to a McDonald’s during the international breakCredit: XHe missed England’s wins after picking up a knee knock with ChelseaCredit: GettyPalmer pulled through to play all 90 minutes in the 1-1 stalemate with Arsenal a week later.But he opted to miss England’s wins over Greece and the Republic of Ireland to properly recover for Saturday’s trip to Leicester.And while regaining his strength, Palmer decided to treat himself with a late-night trip to Maccies.A picture shared on social media showed Palmer in the driver’s seat of a silver car which had pulled up to a drive-through window.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Chelsea star was all smiles as he looked at the camera, which was being held from inside the McDonald’s.And on either side of the open window stood two workers who posed performing Palmer’s trademark ‘cold’ celebration.Palmer’s impromptu trip for a cheeky meal went down well with fans, although one warned the forward he would not be getting his hands on his favourite “chippy chips”.The supporter said: “They don’t do chippy chips.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother declared: “It’s too cold in here.”One noted: “Mc Chippy Chip.”Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca comments on Cole Palmer injury after draw with Arsenal Another added: “The influence is crazy.”Palmer enjoyed an incredible debut season with Chelsea last term following a move from Man City.He scored 22 goals and assisted 11 more in 34 games under former boss Mauricio Pochettino.And Palmer is looking just as sharp with Enzo Maresca, helping himself to seven goals and five assists in 11 outings in the new campaign.His form is likely to have resulted in a few of his favourite post-match Chinese dinners, which includes the legendary “chippy chips.”Palmer previously said: “(Favourite post-match meal?) Chinese, salt-and-pepper chicken, rice. Not salt-and-pepper chips, too much.“You know chippy chips? They have to be them chips or you don’t get them. Curry sauce, noodles.” More

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      Arsenal ‘eye sporting director who discovered Kylian Mbappe to replace Edu’ following Nottingham Forest move

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      ARSENAL are reportedly lining up a swoop for Luis Campos as their new sporting director.The Gunners have a role to fill upstairs following the shock departure of club legend Edu Gaspar.Arsenal are eyeing PSG’s Luis Campos as their new sporting directorCredit: RexThe Gunners were left rocked by the shock departure of Edu GasparCredit: GettyThe Invincibles title winner helped transform Mikel Arteta’s side into title contenders.But he stunned Arsenal by announcing his exit earlier this month to take up a position as chief executive of Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis’ footballing empire.The Gunners now lack a driving spark in the transfer market.And with Arteta’s men already nine points behind league leaders Liverpool, January reinforcements may be needed.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSky Sports claims a number of names are under consideration, including Bayer Leverkusen’s Simon Rolfes and ex-Real Sociedad man Roberto Olabe.But at the top of Arsenal’s list is none other than Paris Saint-Germain chief Campos.The Portuguese scout supremo currently has the title of ‘Football Advisor’ at PSG.Campos joined the French champs in 2022, two years after leaving Lille, while still working as an external advisor with Spanish side Celta Vigo.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd he has overseen a whopping £640million-worth of spending in five transfer windows, bringing in stars like Vitinha, Ousmane Dembele and Randal Kolo Muani.Before PSG, Celta and Lille, where he signed Victor Osimhen, Campos made his name as sporting director at Monaco between 2013 and 2016.Former Arsenal star Nicolas Pepe pictured on night out with porn star Teanna Trump after cryptic relationship hintsLuis Campos’ most notable transfersMonacoKylian MbappeRadamel FalcaoJames RodriguezAnthony MartialRicardo CarvalhoDimitar BerbatovBernardo SilvaTiemoue BakayokoThomas LemarLilleNicolas PepeRafael LeaoJose FonteVictor OsimhenRenato SanchesJonathan DavidSven BotmanAngel GomesPSGNuno MendesFabian RuizRandal Kolo MuaniManuel UgarteOusmane DembeleLucas HernandezXavi SimonsBradley BarcolaJoao NevesIn that time he helped them sign huge names like Bernardo Silva, Radamel Falcao and James Rodriguez.And a year after Campos left, Monaco stormed to the Ligue 1 title with a team full of his signings also including Fabinho, Tiemoue Bakayoko and Thomas Lemar.Campos was also in charge when a certain Kylian Mbappe first joined Monaco’s academy in the summer of 2013.And Arsenal could now be the next stop on his footballing journey.Campos’ contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires in 2025, and there have so far been no talks to keep him in the French capital beyond that.It remains to be seen whether Arsenal, should they decide Campos is indeed their man, move now or wait until the end of the season.But it’s understood they are in no rush to appoint Edu’s successor, with his No2 Jason Ayto and head of recruitment James Ellis currently tiding things over.Edu’s 35 signings rankedEDU oversaw the arrival of 35 players during his time at the club.Some worked out better than others.Here, SunSport ranks them from worst to best…35. Nicolas Pepe (£72m)34. Willian (Free)33. David Luiz (£8m)32. Runar Alex Runarsson (£2m)31. Mat Ryan (Loan)30. Fabio Vieira (£34m)29. Neto (Loan)28. Marquinhos (£3m)27. Nuno Tavares (£8m)26. Matt Turner (£5m)25. Cedric Soares (Free)24. Albert Sambi Lokonga (£17m)23. Pablo Mari (£5m)22. Dani Ceballos (Loan)21. Raheem Sterling (Loan)20. Jakub Kiwior (£17m)19. Jorginho (£12m)18. Riccardo Calafiori (£42m)17. Kieran Tierney (£25m)16. Takehiro Tomiyasu (£20m)15. Mikel Merino (£28m)14. Aaron Ramsdale (£24m)13. Oleksandr Zinchenko (£30m)12. Gabriel Jesus (£45m)11. Kai Havertz (£65m)10. Jurrien Timber (£38m)9. Gabriel Martinelli (£6m)8. David Raya (£27m)7. Leandro Trossard (£20m)6. Thomas Partey (£45m)5. Ben White (£50m)4. Gabriel Magalhaes (£27m)3. Declan Rice (£105m)2. William Saliba (£27m)1. Martin Odegaard (£30m)Click here to read more Arsenal stories. More