Football rumours: Manchester United will have to wait for Viktor Gyokeres
What the papers say
Manchester United look like they may have to wait to reunite Sweden international Viktor Gyokeres with new boss Ruben Amorim. The Mirror reports United have been told Sporting may have “no option” other than to sell the 26-year-old former Coventry striker, but it is unlikely to happen in the January transfer window.
West Ham are eyeing up a move for Manchester City midfielder James McAtee. The Sun says the 22-year-old is seen as a replacement for Brazilian Lucas Paqueta if he leaves in January.
Turkey midfielder Orkun Kokcu has strengthened talk of a move to Anfield, according to the Liverpool Echo. The Benfica player, 23, has praised the impact of Liverpool boss Arne Slot on his career.
Frank Lampard is among the candidates for the vacant manager’s job at Coventry, reports the Telegraph. The former Chelsea boss is expected to be among five candidates the club will speak to about replacing Mark Robins.
Social media round-up
🚨⛔️ Reports of Paul Pogba set to train at Manchester United’s Carrington are not true.
Pogba is not planning to train at any club as he’s working in Miami on daily basis.
As soon as he signs for new club, Paul will be ready to go and train there.
No contacts with United. pic.twitter.com/R5eb9VcLLK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 17, 2024
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Neymar has reached an AGREEMENT to return to his boyhood club, Santos! 🇧🇷
Talks are underway to terminate his contract with Al Hilal.
(Source: @CLMerlo) pic.twitter.com/fIHoplUOCp
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) November 17, 2024
Players to watch
Geovany Quenda: Manchester United are looking to secure a move for the Portuguese winger, 17, from Sporting, according to Portuguese outlet A Bola.
Harry Winks: The midfielder, 28, could return to Tottenham a year after leaving for Leicester, according to Fichajes in Spain.