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      Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim planning shock transfer swoop for Wolves star Rayan Ait-Nouri

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      WOLVES star Rayan Ait-Nouri is high on the wishlist of new Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim.The Algerian’s contract expires in the summer of 2026 and he is believed to be eyeing a move away from Molineux.Rayan Ait-Nouri is wanted by Man UtdCredit: AlamyRuben Amorim believes he perfectly suits his style of playCredit: GettyThat has put United are on red alert for a player as Amorim has made signing a left-back a priority. He wants to boost his options give Luke Shaw’s injury record. Shaw could also eventually move into the back-three once the former Sporting Lisbon manager fully instils his 3-4-3 system at Old Trafford.Ait-Nouri, an attacking wing-back, ticks all of the boxes for Amorim and the style of the football he likes to play.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 23-year-old has also been linked with a move to Liverpool, but United will be keen to ensure Amorim’s wishes are met.Ait-Nouri is currently on a deal of £33,000-a-week at Wolves and the Red Devils would be able to tempt him with a substantial uplift in his wages.The fan favourite has plenty of Premier League experience under his belt, making more than 100 appearances since joining from French side Angers in 2020. He has found the back of the net eight times and registered a further six assists along the way.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSWolves are likely to want to keep the him until the summer amid the threat of relegation.United may have to wait until the end of the season to get their man.Ruben Amorim hints at part of Man Utd job he already hates in tense statement at end of Sky Sports interview Amorim could also go shopping back at Sporting and he is thought to be keen on striker Viktor Gyokeres and midfielder Morten Hjulmand.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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      Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney ready to raid Liverpool in loan transfer for striker to boost Plymouth survival bid

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      WAYNE ROONEY is ready to raid Liverpool to bolster his attacking options at Plymouth.The Manchester United legend has had a mixed start to his time at Argyle since being appointed manager in the summer.Wayne Rooney is looking at a loan move to sign Jayden DannsCredit: RexThe Liverpool striker scored twice in the FA Cup last seasonCredit: GettyRooney, 39, has led the Championship side to 19th in the league with four wins, five draws and seven losses.However, Plymouth have only found the net 17 times in their opening 16 games.This has seen Rooney look to the loan market in order to add reinforcements in January.They are interested in Liverpool teenage striker Jayden Danns.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 18-year-old is back in training after recovering from injury and is aiming to appear in games before the new year.Reds boss Arne Slot could opt to loan out Danns should he decide it is best for his development.A temporary switch to Home Park Stadium could be beneficial, as Danns could learn from Rooney’s wealth of experience.Danns has already made five first-team appearances for Liverpool in his career.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe scored twice for the club in their 3-0 FA Cup victory over Southampton back in February.He also made an appearance for Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final victory over Chelsea.Wayne Rooney doesn’t hesitate in naming England’s best player as Man Utd legend snubs Jude Bellingham Meanwhile, Liverpool’s owners Fenway Sports could buy a club in France at the second attempt.The Americans pulled out of a move for struggling Bordeaux but have kept their contacts working on an alternative.Several French clubs have changed ownership recently, and many are open to doing business at the right price.Rooney’s most recent game in charge of Plymouth ended in a 2-2 draw against Watford.The Hornets took the lead however their fans produced a bizarre delayed reaction.Argyle struck late to earn a point as Andre Gray fired in a curling effort in the 96th minute.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Man Utd ‘transfer plans revealed as Ruben Amorim eyes Jarrad Branthwaite and Champions League-winning dream target’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are drawing up plans to return to land No1 defensive target Jarrad Branthwaite, according to reports. Ruben Amorim is set to take charge of his first game for the Red Devils against Ipswich on Sunday.Man Utd are planning some major transfers to bolster Ruben Amorim’s teamCredit: GettyThe club are reportedly considering returning for Jarrad BranthwaiteCredit: AlamyJamie Carragher is intrigued to see how such a “radical” move with work mid-season, while Amorim himself has warned fans they will need to prepare for some “hard moments”.Regardless, United transfer chiefs look set to press on with plans to sure up the defence despite landing three defenders in the summer.According to the Daily Mail, United are considering whether to return to Everton’s doorstep with an offer for Branthwaite.They saw two bids for the Englishman, 22, rejected in the summer, with the latter reaching £50million including add-ons.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBraithwaite’s arrival would serve to bolster the defence for a three-player defence, with Amorim’s style seeing him play a 3-4-3 shape rather than the 4-3-3 previously seen under Erik ten Hag.However, the report says United will need to sell players if they want to make this move in January or next summer.Elsewhere, United remain in the race to land Bayern Munich left wing-back Alphonso Davies.The Canadian’s contract with the Bavarians expires in the summer, and according to AS he has made no decision over his future.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSLa Liga giants Real Madrid have been long-term admirers of Davies, 24, and are reported by the outlet to have transferred their offer to the player’s agent.This being said, with Ferland Mendy at the Bernabeu, strengthening the position is not a priority and they are not willing to get into a battle with other clubs.Jarrad Branthwaite talks about his history of playing for Everton Bild reports the offer for the Champions League winner is worth just under £10m per year.But Davies’ agent Nedal Huoseh has dismissed talk of an agreement and claimed it is actually Man Utd who are “bidding hard” to sign Davies.With Luke Shaw’s fitness once again proving to be unreliable this season and Tyrell Malacia only recently returning from a long-term injury, moving for Davies would make sense as an aggressive wing-back option for Amorim.SunSport have taken an extensive look into how Amorim is expected to get the team playing in the latest edition of our Tactics Exposed series.A win can put Man Utd seventh in the table if results elsewhere go in their favour.Alphonso Davies is in talks with Real Madrid and Man UtdCredit: RexThree 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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      Joshua Zirkzee ‘would gladly go back to Italy’ after Man Utd struggles just months after transfer with Juventus keen

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      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE is open to moving back to Italy after a nightmare four months at Manchester United, according to reports.The Dutchman’s agents have supposedly offered him to Juventus ahead of the January transfer window.Joshua Zirkzee is keen on a move back to Serie A just months after joining Man UtdCredit: GettyZirkzee, 23, joined the Red Devils in a deal worth £36.5million in the summer. But newspaper La Stampa claim he is already looking for a way out after struggling to adapt to the Premier League.Zirkzee’s representatives have been in contact with Juventus as their manager is Thiago Motta.The boss got the best out of him last season at Bologna, with him scoring 12 goals.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLZirkzee’s time at Man Utd started positively, scoring the winner just 26 minutes into his debut against Fulham on the first day of the season.But the player has since struggled and it remains his only goal in 17 appearances.SunSport exclusively revealed that sacked manager Erik ten Hag did not want to sign him and he was a stone overweight when he rocked up at his new club.It took him a while to shift the unwanted timber and his former boss was unhappy about his fitness.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSZirkzee was an Ineos buy as they identified the deal as good value for money.But just months into his five-year contract, they could now let him go to potentially free up space to sign Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres at the end of the season.Ruben Amorim takes charge of first Man Utd training sessionNew manager Ruben Amorim is reportedly keen on bringing the Swedish goal machine with him to Old Trafford.But the transfer will not come cheap as the Portuguese giants are set to demand around £80m for the man with 23 goals in 18 games this term.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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      Real Madrid and Bayern Munich locked in transfer war over FIVE players with Man Utd target caught in the middle

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      EUROPEAN heavyweights Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are reportedly set to battle it out for several players next summer.The futures of five different stars are currently up in the air.Alphonso Davies’ contract is set to expire in JuneCredit: GettyJoshua Kimmich is also nearing the end of his contractCredit: GettyReal Madrid are allegedly interested in Jamal MusialaCredit: GettyIt could result in some of them swapping Germany for Spain.Bayern full-back Alphonso Davies has just seven months left on his current deal.As things stand, he is yet to agree terms for a new contract.Real Madrid are waiting to pounce if he does become a free agent at the end of the campaign.Read More in FootballBut they could face competition from Man Utd for his signature.Similarly, German full-back Joshua Kimmich is also edging towards the conclusion of his deal at the Allianz Arena.The future of young superstar Jamal Musiala is arguably Bayern’s most significant cause for concern.Musiala has just 19 months left on his contract with the Bundesliga giants.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFlorian Wirtz is wanted by both clubsCredit: GettyJonathan Tah has also attracted interest from several clubsCredit: GettyReal Madrid are also waiting for the right moment to launch an offer for the Germany ace.With Davies, Musiala and Kimmich potentially set to leave Munich in the near future, the Bavarians could reportedly attempt to sign Bayer Leverkusen stars Florian Wirtz and Jonathan Tah.Arda Guler shows his talent at Real Madrid training However, Los Blancos could prove to be a thorn in their side once again.Earlier this year it was revealed that Real Madrid chiefs wanted to add Wirtz to their ever-growing list of Galacticos.The 21-year-old is expected to cost around £125million next summer.Arsenal and Manchester City are among the other clubs understood to be interested.Meanwhile, Bayern pushed to sign Tah this summer alongside Man Utd but failed to seal a deal.This time around, however, the German giants will also have to compete with Real Madrid and Barcelona if they want to attempt another swoop. More

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      Jose Mourinho ‘calls Cristiano Ronaldo to convince star to join Fenerbahce in sensational transfer development’

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      JOSE MOURINHO is reportedly attempting to persuade Cristiano Ronaldo to join Fenerbahce at the end of the season.Ronaldo’s current deal with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr expires in June.Jose Mourinho wants to reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo at FenerbahceCredit: ReutersMourinho has made the forward his priority targetCredit: GettyRonaldo’s contract expires in JuneCredit: GettyAs things stand he is yet to agree terms for a new contract.And he could be given food for thought regarding his next club, with Turkish giants Fenerbahce known to be interested.According to reports in Turkey, Fenerbahce boss Mourinho has already contacted the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.He allegedly asked: “Are you happy there? There is talk that you want to leave. Read More in Football”If you leave, would you like to come to Fenerbahce?”Director of football Mario Branco has allegedly opened talks with Ronaldo and his agent, Jorge Mendes.It currently seems unlikely the move will happen, but Fenerbahce supporters remain hopeful.Ronaldo first joined Al-Nassr in January 2023 after terminating his Manchester United contract.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe 39-year-old has since scored 68 goals and provided 18 assists in 79 appearances.Earlier this month, he was tipped to join Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League rivals Al-Hilal.’Cristiano Ronaldo got quicker, stronger and learned after being humiliated by AC Milan and that game changed his career’ says Paul Scholes Jorge Jesus reportedly wants to sign him to replace Neymar, who has been struggling with a series of injury setbacks.The Brazilian is understood to be at risk of having his £130million contract ripped up. More

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      Arsenal legend’s son training with Wrexham as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bid for promotion to Championship

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      THE son of an Arsenal legend is training with League One side Wrexham as they eye a third successive promotion.The Welsh club have enjoyed a sensational few years since being taken over by celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have helped Wrexham to successive promotionsCredit: GettyA young attacker with an ex-Arsenal defender for a father has been training with WrexhamCredit: GettyThey returned to The Football League in 2023 after winning the fifth tier.And last season they claimed the second automatic place behind Stockport to clinch back-to-back promotions.Now they are flying high in League One, sitting in third place and just two points adrift of the automatic promotion spots.According to The Mail, a young right-sided attacker is training with Wrexham’s squad – Yassine Toure.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 18-year-old, who has played for Celtic and Leicester’s academy sides, is yet to feature for the first-team but is hopeful of securing a contract at Wrexham.Along with his talent, he also boasts the pedigree of being the son of ex-Arsenal defender Kolo Toure.Toure Sr, 43, was a part of the Gunners’ Invincibles side from the 2003/04 Premier League campaign.He also won two FA Cups and reached the Champions League final under Arsene Wenger.Most read in EFLCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSKolo Toure, centre, was a part of Arsenal’s Invincibles side from the 2003/04 campaignCredit: GettyThe centre-back went on to join Manchester City in 2009 – where he won a second Premier League title and is now a coach.Toure Sr, who also played for Liverpool, earned 120 caps for Ivory Coast, but his son is still waiting on a first senior call-up.Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozersYassine was in the Celtic academy but made the switch to Leicester with dad Kolo and manager Brendan Rodgers.When Kolo left Leicester for Wigan, the Ivory Coast youth international stayed put at the King Power Stadium after signing a two-year scholarship contract.Now he has departed the Premier League side and could finally get his chance in Wrexham’s senior team. More

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      Liverpool drop worrying transfer hint over three key players as 2025 calendar is released

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      LIVERPOOL have dropped a big hint over the futures of Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk.The trio are all out of contract in the summer and have been linked with moves away from Anfield.Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold could both be set to leave in the summerCredit: GettyVirgil van Dijk is also out of contract at the end of the seasonCredit: ReutersRight-back Alexander-Arnold, 26, is being closely monitored by European champions Real Madrid.Forward Salah, 32, has been the subject of interest from Saudi Arabia for more than a year, with Paris Saint-Germain also in the frame.And centre-back Van Dijk, 33, was linked with a switch to Barcelona back in January.All three will be able to sign pre-contract agreements elsewhere from January if they wish to leave.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNow Reds fans’ fears over losing all three have been exacerbated following the release of the club’s 2025 calendar.Alexander-Arnold, Salah and Van Dijk are on the months of February, March and April.This could be construed as Liverpool preparing for their summer departures by putting them at the start of the year.Earlier this month, SunSport revealed contract talks with Alexander-Arnold are stalling as the club are not willing to offer him higher wages than Salah and Van Dijk.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollowing Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Manchester United back in September, Salah hinted at his imminent exit by saying he wanted to “enjoy the last year” at Anfield.But Van Dijk has offered more optimism surrounding his future after revealing last month that he is speaking to the “right people” about a new deal.Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister ‘being sued for compensation by ex’ two years after he ‘dumped her for her friend’ He said: “I can say obviously discussions are ongoing, but I don’t know, we will see what happens in the future.”What the future will bring I have no idea at the moment. I can only tell you that discussions have been started up and we will see.”Despite uncertainty surrounding the futures of key players, Liverpool have not been impacted on the pitch under new manager Arne Slot.The Reds sit top of the Premier League table, five points clear of Manchester City having won nine of their opening 11 matches.They also sit first in the Champions League and are the only team to boast a 100 per cent record after four games. More