Football rumours: Manchester United racing to complete Ruben Amorim deal

What the papers say

Manchester United are hopeful of having Ruben Amorim in place as manager for Sunday’s visit of Chelsea to Old Trafford, according to the Times. But the Daily Mail reports the 39-year-old’s notice period at Sporting runs for a number of weeks.

The impact of Amorim’s potential arrival at United is making headlines with The Independent reporting interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy expects to leave the club. The Guardian says Amorim will have a limited budget in January’s transfer window.

Manchester City have denied they had lined up Amorim as a potential replacement for Pep Guardiola, according to the Daily Mail. The club is hopeful Guardiola will extend his stay as manager.

Bryan Mbeumo, 25, has emerged as a January target for Newcastle despite spending restrictions, according to the Telegraph. The Newcastle Chronicle reports Liverpool and Arsenal are also keen on the Cameroon forward, who Brentford value at about £50 million.

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