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Man United watching €60m star for months, Amorim views him as 'key piece' in his system

Manchester United are interested in signing the French midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. According to CaughtOffside, the player will cost around €60 million, and he is on the radar of several clubs.

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Journo spots pre-match tactical hint as to which player will be taking set-pieces in Amad and Mbeumo’s absences

Luke Shaw is poised to deputise for the inswinging corners whilst Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo are away. While Manchester United and Aston Villa have been out on the pitch undergoing their final preparations ahead of kick-off, the full-back was spotted on corner duty by Samuel Luckhurst.

Manchester United News / The42 / December 21

Kobbie Mainoo 'needs to fight for his job', says Amorim

The 20-year-old has been a major talking point this season, as he continues to wait for a Premier League start.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 21

Sources: Chelsea, Man United and Liverpool want 'generational talent' who will cost €60 million

Ayyoub Bouaddi, Lille’s midfield gem, has become the hottest topic in the transfer market as 2025 draws to a close. Not only Chelsea and Manchester United, but almost every European giant is lining up for this “generational talent”, sources close to the situation have informed CaughtOffside.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 21

Man United want to sign 'extraordinary player', but his top choice is Liverpool

Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. There is a high chance that the 25-year-old could be on the move during the January transfer window.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 21

‘They want the player’: Man United contact club to sign attacker in a €40m deal

Manchester United are interested in signing the Koln attacker Said El Mala. The 19-year-old attacker has done quite well this season, and he has nine goal contributions in 15 league matches.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 21

Man Utd plot move to beat Arsenal and Chelsea for €50million-rated Frenchman

Manchester United are interested in signing the Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. The talented young midfielder has already established himself as a regular starter for the Ligue 1 club, and his performances have attracted interest from multiple clubs.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 21

Report: Man United eyeing €35-40m-rated Serie A sensation to fix key weakness

Atalanta defender Marco Palestra has attracted a lot of interest with his performances during his loan spell at Cagliari. The 20-year-old right back is highly rated across Europe, and several clubs are monitoring his progress.

Ruben Amorim News / ESPN / December 20

Amorim may alter tactics during AFCON absences

Ruben Amorim has suggested he could abandon his 3-4-3 system and play with a four-man defence to compensate for the loss of key players to the Africa Cup of Nations.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 20

Report: Ruben Amorim to have £17.5m player added to his ranks in January – but he and INEOS don’t want him

Aston Villa are reportedly ready to terminate Jadon Sancho’s loan in January and send him back to Manchester United. The in-form West Midlands outfit are

Jim Ratcliffe News / centredevils / December 20

Club president officially leaves club under Sir Jim Ratcliffe ownership

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is one of the most recognised names in the world of football, with him owning several clubs and leading in many roles. One example of this can be seen with Manchester United, which Sir Jim Ratcliffe co-owns alongside the Glazer family.

Soccer News / Stretty News / December 20

As well as De Ligt & Maguire: Ruben Amorim confirms ‘really important’ player is ‘out’ of Aston Villa clash

Ruben Amorim says the absence of Manchester United’s African Cup of Nations representatives will pave the way for fringe players to get a chance. The head

Harry Amass News / HITC / December 20

Man Utd and Liverpool battle for Sheffield Wednesday wonderkid who is Harry Amass’ back-up

Manchester United are looking to bring in a player from Sheffield Wednesday, even as questions remain about Harry Amass’ loan spell with the Owls. Amass has made quite an impact at Hillsborough, quickly becoming one of Wednesday’s standout performers and drawing praise from fans and pundits alike.

Marcus Rashford News / centredevils / December 20

Three Manchester United stars badmouthed by those close to Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford, who left Manchester United in the summer to join Barcelona on a loan basis, has enjoyed success in his spell at the LaLiga giants so far this season.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / December 20

Meeting held on Friday: United have informed league leaders how much they’ll have to pay for £50.5m INEOS signing

Manchester United chiefs reportedly met with Galatasaray on Friday to discuss a potential deal for Manuel Ugarte. The Turkish giants have been linked with Ugarte on a handful of occasions in the build-up to the January window, with their interest now looking more concrete as we get closer to the New Year.

Manchester United News / centredevils / December 20

Al-Ahli close to signing forward recently linked to Manchester United

The January transfer window is quickly approaching, where sides such as Al-Ahli and Manchester United will be afforded the opportunity to recruit ahead of the second half of the season.

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David Beckham News / centredevils / December 20

Gary Neville and David Beckham officially sell club

The football world is a constantly changing environment with individuals such as Gary Neville and David Beckham featuring frequently in the media. Meanwhile, on an individual basis, Neville (who was part of the historic success that Sir Alex Ferguson brought to the club) recently was awarded an honourary degree.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 20

'He needs…' – Man United legend weighs in on Ruben Amorim vs player row

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has weighed in on the ongoing row between Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim and midfield player Kobbie Mainoo. Mainoo has found himself out of favour all season at Man Utd, failing to start a single game in the Premier League so far.

Antoine Semenyo News / Stretty News / December 20

Amid Semenyo talks: Midfield duo with 313 PL apps now being targeted by INEOS as Amorim’s ‘preference’ confirmed

Manchester United are continuing their quest to sign Premier League-proven stars by targeting Antoine Semenyo, Conor Gallagher and Ruben Neves. Numerous reports on Friday confirmed that the Red Devils were well and truly among the mix for Antoine Semenyo’s signature, along with the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.

Manchester United News / Caught Offside / December 20