Ruben Amorim is just four days away from managing Manchester United for the first time in Sunday’s Premier League trip to Ipswich Town. The Portuguese coach has been drilling his newly inherited squad into shape at Carrington this week as players stagger their returns from international duty.
Amorim will speak to the media at his maiden press conference as United boss tomorrow afternoon, where he faces mass questioning from the press pack.
In the background, preparations continue for his rebuild on and off the pitch, with a hectic winter schedule on the horizon.
Express Sport rounds up all the latest news from Old Trafford…
Man Utd lead Alphonso Davies chase
Alphonso Davies has reportedly emerged as a hot topic in the United recruitment room ahead of Amorim’s first two transfer windows.
According to Bild, the Red Devils’ interest in Davies to solve what was Erik ten Hag’s primary problem position is growing increasingly concrete.
It’s claimed that United are willing to offer the 24-year-old left-back, who is out of contract at Bayern Munich next summer, more lucrative terms than his current club and rival suitors Real Madrid.
Whether the interest would be reciprocated remains to be seen, especially if there is to be no Champions League football in M16 for a second successive season.
Ruben Amorim and INEOS agree transfer
Ten Hag’s sacking has left many of his underwhelming signings’ futures uncertain, none more so than £86million flop Antony.
And, according to the Daily Star, Amorim agrees with United’s desire to cut their losses and attempt to offload the 24-year-old winger in January.
INEOS are said to be open to permanently selling Antony or finding him a short loan as part of efforts to clear deadwood from Amorim’s squad.
Barring a miraculous renaissance, with just 12 goals and five assists in 87 appearances, Antony will go down as one of United’s worst-ever signings.
Opportunity knocks for Luke Shaw
While the summer arrival of Davies remains a dream, so does the prospect of having one available natural left-back at Old Trafford.
But that particular dream could soon become a reality, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia back in training after their respective lengthy spells on the sidelines.
According to GIVEMESPORT, Amorim is determined to help Shaw rediscover his best form and won’t rush the 29-year-old’s return to prevent another injury.
It’s claimed Shaw is desperate to prove his worth and put his consistent injury woes behind him to contribute to a new era – at left-wing-back or left-centre-back.
