Roma sporting director Ricky Massara has admitted that the club's pursuit of Joshua Zirkzee has been complicated by the dismissal of Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. The Serie A side had been keen on the Dutch forward, but the sudden change in the dugout at Old Trafford has altered the landscape, potentially offering the player a fresh start in England under new management.
Arne Slot has confirmed that Hugo Ekitike faces a late fitness test ahead of Liverpool's showdown with Premier League leaders Arsenal. The forward has yet to train fully since missing the recent draw with Fulham, leaving his participation in doubt. The Reds boss admits his side have been too inconsistent this term but believes a win against the "complete package" of the Gunners could spark a revival.
Wayne Rooney has admitted his time in the dugout could well be over after revealing the strict conditions required for him to accept another managerial role. The Manchester United legend, who was sacked by Plymouth Argyle over a year ago, says he is no longer willing to live away from his family, conceding that such a stance makes a return to the touchline highly unlikely given his recent track record.
Ruben Amorim's right-hand man has become the first member of the coaching staff to address the Portuguese manager's departure from Old Trafford. Carlos Fernandes issued a dignified message to the squad and supporters just days after the board pulled the trigger. Meanwhile, reports suggest the sacked boss left the training ground in high spirits as the club narrows its search for an interim replacement down to two club legends.
Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly in contract talks over a sensational return to the dugout at Old Trafford. Days after Ruben Amorim was sacked by the Red Devils, the Norwegian is in negotiations with his old employers to return for a second managerial stint. It is said that the former Besiktas boss could even be back in charge by Friday.
Florian Wirtz finds himself at the centre of a fresh VAR storm after Fulham lodged an official complaint regarding his controversial opener in the recent draw at Craven Cottage. The Cottagers are demanding answers from the refereeing body, convinced that the German international was clearly offside despite the new tolerance rules allowing the strike to stand.
Oliver Glasner has refused to rule out a January exit for Marc Guehi, admitting he "is not naive" to the lure of Manchester City. With the defender’s deal expiring this summer, the Palace boss used a vivid analogy about "freezing" to explain why a massive bid could force a sale. Glasner concedes that if finances outweigh sporting needs, the captain will be sold.
Ruben Amorim is reportedly set to leave his £1.2 million Cheshire mansion and return to Portugal following his Manchester United sacking. After turning his ire towards the Red Devils' hierarchy, the 40-year-old was given his marching orders earlier this week, closing the chapter on an ill-fated 14-month tenure. Now, he and his wife, Maria Joao Diogo, are expected to be heading away from these shores.
West Ham fans were left fuming after the Hammers were beaten 2-1 by Nottingham Forest in a vital relegation six-pointer, as VAR played a key role. First, the home side saw a finish from Crysencio Summerville ruled out, just minutes before Forest scored an equaliser, and their winner came from a contentious penalty.
Manchester United's interim boss Darren Fletcher has urged his players to deal with negative comments from legendary former players such as Gary Neville and Paul Scholes. Ruben Amorim complained of Neville's criticism in what proved to be his final press conference before being sacked on Monday but Fletcher said his former team-mates should not dial down their analysis.
Jose Mourinho believes only Ruben Amorim can truly understand why he has been sacked by Manchester United, as he reflected on his own axing from the Old Trafford club. The Red Devils relieved Amorim of his duties on Monday, and are now searching for the Portuguese's successor.
Marcus Rashford is very unlikely to return to Manchester United after Ruben Amorim's sacking, according to a new report, as the decision to send him on loan to Barcelona was not led by the Portuguese head coach, and was instead led by the club's hierarchy. Rashford has been shining in Spain this season.
Manchester United interim manager Darren Fletcher has opened up on the possibility of playing his twin sons, Jack and Tyler, during Wednesday's trip to Burnley in the Premier League. Fletcher, United's Under-18s coach, has been placed in temporary charge of the first team after the club decided to sack Ruben Amorim.
Liam Rosenior must wait to take charge of Chelsea for the first time, with Under-21 coach Calum McFarlane set to manage the first team against Fulham on Wednesday evening. The Blues have officially appointed Enzo Maresca's permanent replacement, with Rosenior jumping from BlueCo-owned Strasbourg to their sister club in the Premier League.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has emerged as the leading contender to take the caretaker manager's job at Manchester United following the sacking of Ruben Amorim, according to a new report. The Norwegian left the club as manager in 2021 but is said to be open to taking the role on after Amorim's dismissal.
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has returned to boyhood side FC Twente as their new new technical director. Ten Hag has been out of work since September after he was sacked only three competitive games into an extremely short-lived spell as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen. He has now decided to head back to the Netherlands.
Bruno Fernandes is set to return from injury when Manchester United face Burnley on Wednesday in their first game since head coach Ruben Amorim was sacked. Former United midfielder Darren Fletcher is taking charge of the game as interim coach and he confirmed that the captain is in contention to play for the first time after suffering a muscle injury at Aston Villa on December 21.
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has broken his silence on reports linking him with the now-vacant Manchester United job, insisting that he is "not allowed to bet" and that it makes "no sense" for him to discuss the prospect of swapping Selhurst Park for Old Trafford.
New Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has been convicted of speeding after a delay to his flight prevented him from taking part in a speed awareness course, per a new report. Rosenior admitted speeding in July, and has now learned of his punishment after returning to England from France.
Antoine Semenyo is set to make his final appearance for Bournemouth before joining Manchester City when the Cherries host Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night, with a medical reportedly booked for the following day. The winger has been heavily linked with a move away this transfer window, with a £65 million ($87.7m) release clause set to expire on January 10.
In the end, Ruben Amorim could not handle being told what to do by other people. Despite being the first man in Manchester United's history to be appointed under the title of 'head coach' rather than 'manager', he decided that he wanted the latter role. What he ultimately meant is that he wanted control, and he certainly did not want others meddling in his business.
Wrexham have been urged to launch a January transfer swoop for Matheus Pereira, the Cruzeiro attacking midfielder who has experience of playing in the Premier League. The Welsh club are continuing their rapid ascent up the leagues and are now setting their sights on the Premier League.
Morgan Rogers has been warned he may lack the character required to succeed at Manchester United by club legend Dwight Yorke amid intense speculation linking the Aston Villa forward with a move to Old Trafford. The Treble winner suggests the 23-year-old is merely the "flavour of the month" and questions if he possesses the soul to handle the magnitude of representing the Red Devils.
Enzo Maresca has finally broken his silence following his shock departure from Chelsea, delivering a dignified message to supporters just hours after his successor was confirmed. Despite guiding the club to Club World Cup success, the Italian has been ruthlessly cut adrift. As Liam Rosenior steps into the west London pressure cooker, Maresca insists he leaves with "inner peace", having restored the team to their rightful status amidst the chaos.
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