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Ruben Amorim could unleash his new strongest Manchester United line up when they travel to face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this weekend.

United defeated Leicester last week to secure a place in the fifth round of the FA Cup and could make a few changes to their side for the trip to North London on Sunday afternoon.

Patrick Dorgu could be handed a first start in his favoured left wing-back role, while Matthijs de Ligt could return to the side at centre-back. There could be another two changes to the line up with Alejandro Garnacho and Joshua Zirkzee both pushing to start after they impressed from the bench last time out.

It means Amorim could name the strongest line up at his disposal, though United will still be without star defender Lisandro Martinez, who is set to miss the remainder of the season. Here is how United could line up:

Man Utd travel to face Tottenham in the Premier League fixture this weekend.

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Tottenham Hotspur are set for a triple fitness boost ahead of their home clash with Manchester United in the Premier League this weekend.

United are back in action when they travel to North London on Sunday afternoon and will hope for revenge against a side who have already beaten them twice this season. Spurs know a huge improvement is required from recent weeks after they crashed out of two cup competitions in the space of just four days with away defeats to Liverpool in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup and to Aston Villa in the FA Cup fourth round.

The pressure is building on Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou ahead of the match, but he is reportedly set to be boosted by a timely triple fitness boost for the visit of United. Here is the latest team news ahead of the clash:

Tottenham set for triple boost

Tottenham are hopeful Destiny Udogie, James Maddison and Guglielmo Vicario will all be available for their home match against United this weekend. The Times claim the injured trio are all expected to return to training this week and it is hoped they could all be in contention to feature at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Postecoglou has given two days off to all the players who started in the FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa at the weekend and hopes the lighter schedule over the next fortnight can help improve performances.

“The ones who have been playing, we’ve got to give them some time off. We’ve got the early part of the week and we’ll give them some time off,” the Tottenham manager said. “The boys who are coming back, we’ll get the opportunity to give them a whole week of training which is great. So come Tuesday we should have three or four who have been missing. We can give them a full week of training instead of a couple of sessions before throwing them in.”

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Manchester United are understood to be interested in making a statement move for former Tottenham Hotspur hero Harry Kane in the summer transfer window after being made aware of an intriguing release clause in the Bayern Munich forward’s contract at the Allianz Arena.

The Red Devils are desperate to sign a centre forward that can help them regain their place among the Premier League’s elite after a lacklustre start to the season which has seen centre forward duo Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee register a measly combined total of just four league goals between them this season.

United had been heavily linked with Matheus Cunha during the January transfer window, but were reluctant to make an offer amid Wolves' reported £70m price tag on the Brazilian, who has since signed a new deal.

The Old Trafford club had also been linked with a move for Kane’s less experienced Bayern Munich team-mate Mathys Tel, who is tipped to one day become one of France’s finest talents, but it was ultimately Tottenham who won the race to sign the teenager on loan in a dramatic U-turn which occurred just days after the youngster had seemingly snubbed a move to the capital.

Harry Kane’s journey so far

Harry Kane broke into the Tottenham Hotspur team at the end of the 2013/14 season under Tim Sherwood after mixed loan spells at the likes of Leyton Orient, Millwall, Norwich City and Leicester City. He burst on to the scene in the 2014/15 season with 21 goals in 34 Premier League games and has since remained one of the most feared strikers in European football.

Overall, Kane scored a staggering 280 goals in 435 games for the Lillywhites across all competitions - making him the club’s all-time leading goalscorer ahead of the likes of Jimmy Greaves, Bobby Smith, Heung Min Son and Jermaine Defoe. He also showcased his creative ability with 61 assists which is the fourth most of any Spurs player in history. His tally of 213 Premier League goals leaves him just 47 short of the competition's all-time record goalscorer Alan Shearer with 260.

The 31-year-old, who is also England’s all-time leading goalscorer, helped Spurs reach a Champions League final and two League Cup finals while regularly securing European qualification. However, after failing to secure any form of silverware in North London, he departed for pastures new in a £100m move to Bayern Munich. The England captain is yet to win silverware in Germany, but has impressed with a staggering 70 goals and 22 assists in 72 matches across all competitions.

Harry Kane release clause revealed

TBR Football understands that Ruben Amorim’s team are one of the frontrunners to bring Harry Kane back to England this summer in a cut-price deal. Bild reporter Christian Falk claims that Kane has a release clause of £54m inserted into his Bayern Munich contract which comes into effect this summer.

Kane remains under contract with Bayern until 2027, but the outlet suggests the striker could look for an emotional return to English football in the near future to have a crack at beating Shearer’s long-standing record.

Manchester United have reportedly made Bayern aware of their interest while former club Spurs could also target a dream reunion with their fan favourite. Elsewhere, we take a look at how the Red Devils’ could line-up at the start of the 2025/26 season as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the recruitment team brace themselves for a busy summer.

A major transfer twist has developed involving a Man Utd target

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Manchester United have been working on deals on deadline day but have remained realistic in their expectations of what they can achieve in the final hours of the window.

United lost 2-0 to Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon as the visitors scored twice in the second half to condemn the Red Devils to their fourth home defeat in 11 Premier League games. Ruben Amorim’s need for a striker was highlighted as Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee were both dropped from the starting line-up.

“This window is always really, really difficult and we don't want to make the mistakes of the past,” warned head coach Ruben Amorim last week. “We have to also understand the situation of the club. A lot of things are changing so we have to be careful in this type of window. You guys know the situation of the club at the moment, so it's nothing new.”

Tel move takes major twist

One player United have pursued is Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel. The 19-year-old wants to leave the Bundesliga giants due to a lack of game-time and his preference has been to move to Old Trafford. According to talkSPORT, the Red Devils have had two loan offers rebuffed as Bayern would prefer a permanent deal

Arsenal and Tottenham were also interested in the player. Spurs had agreed a £50.2m with Bayern for Tel last week, with Daniel Levy travelling to Germany aiming to sew up an agreement. However, Tel rejected a move to North London with reports on Monday morning claiming Arsenal were holding talks with Bayern over the player.

Now in major twist, Tel is on his way to Spurs after a change of heart. That is according to Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg who claims the Frenchman now wants to join Tottenham in a blow to United and Arsenal. Earlier on Monday, Tel and his agent were spotted on a private jet amid speculation of where he was heading.

Tottenham have already agreed deal with Bayern

Last week, L’Equipe claimed Bayern had agreed a deal worth €60 million (£50.2m) to sell Tel to Tottenham. At the time, it was claimed by the Daily Mail that Tel was waiting to see if any of the other interested clubs would make a move for him before committing to Spurs.

In another twist, despite a permanent deal being previously agreed, Fabrizio Romano reports that Tel’s move to North London is now a loan with no option to buy. United would have liked to sell Marcus Rashford to help raise funds for a new attacker but the forward has agreed a loan move to Premier League rivals Aston Villa.

Speaking about Rashford’s departure, Amorim said on Sunday before the move was confirmed: “When you loan a player, and I don’t know, I think it’s not official, when you loan a player, you expect him to play and to improve, so it’s nothing humiliating there. I understand the question but I’m just focused on my players, that’s all. So when the window closes, I will be really focused on just our team and to improve our team."

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Manchester United are refusing to rule out the sale of a £70m attacker.

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Manchester United are set for a busy end to the transfer window, with the deadline on Monday approaching fast.

The Red Devils have made a fresh signing so far in the form of left-back Patrick Dorgu, from Serie A side Lecce. His move to Manchester is set to be finalised over the weekend but Ruben Amorim will still be keen to strengthen in attacking areas before the deadline.

United won 2-0 against Romanian side FCSB in their last game in the Europa League, booking themselves a place in the round of 16 of the competition - and avoiding a play-off spot. They will face either AZ Alkmaar, Midtjylland, Real Sociedad, or Galatasaray in the next round.

Amorim will be hopeful that United can further strengthen their squad before Monday, although they may have to sell a £70m attacker in order to comply with PSR rules.

Man United could make late swoop for Spurs target

United have been linked this month to Bayern Munich attacker Mathys Tel, who is set to leave the Bundesliga side due to his lack of game time under Vincent Kompany.

Tel has been competing for minutes on the pitch with Harry Kane, meaning that he has not got the game time that he would’ve liked this season.

United are reportedly keen on making a late January swoop for the Frenchman, although he looks like he could be on the way to London instead. According to Florian Plettenberg on X, United have contacted Bayern regarding a loan deal for Tel, but need to buy some time as they will need a departure to comply with PSR.

Tottenham Hotspur are also in the race to sign Tel, as reports have suggested that Spurs have agreed a £50.2m fee with Bayern for the 19-year-old after it was claimed that the Bayern striker had his heart set on a move to Old Trafford.

United may now have to make a late move for the Frenchman, as they aim to land an attacker that can add much-needed pace, and goals to Amorim’s attack.

United may have to sell Garnacho to fund Tel transfer

Alejandro Garnacho has been linked with a move away this month, as United aim to make ‘pure profit’ on him, to boost their position in regards to PSR. The winger has been linked to Serie A side Napoli and Premier League rivals Chelsea with a move still possible by the end of the window.

According to The Boot Room, United want in excess of £70m from Chelsea if they were to sign Garnacho, and it is believed that the Blues could be likely to meet that price late in the January window.

The report says that United are refusing to rule out a sale of Garnacho to Chelsea, as it would mean that they would be free to make a new attacker signing such as Tel, should he not go to Tottenham before United can make a move.

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Manchester United are back in action this weekend with a home clash against Brighton and Hove Albion. The Red Devils are currently sat in 12th place in the Premier League table.

Ruben Amorim’s side beat Southampton 3-1 at Old Trafford on Thursday night. Amad Diallo scored a hat-trick against the Saints.

Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho eyed by Chelsea

United winger Alejandro Garnacho is a player of ‘interest’ to Chelsea this winter along with Borussia Dortmund star Jamie Gittens, according to The Mirror. The Red Devils have a big decision to make regarding the future of the 20-year-old and he has also been linked with Tottenham Hotspur, as per Football Transfers.

Garnacho, who is 20-years-old, has been in and out of the team since Amorim took over. It remains to be seen whether he is a player firmly in his manager’s long-term plans.

The youngster was on the books at Getafe and Atletico Madrid before moving to England in 2020. He has since broken into the first-team.

He has made 117 appearances in all competitions for his current club in all competitions and has scored 23 goals, eight of which have come in this campaign. His contract expires in 2028.

After penning his last extension in 2023, he said: “When I joined this incredible club, I dreamt of achieving my debut, playing at Old Trafford, scoring my first goal and winning trophies with this badge on my chest.

“I feel very proud and emotional to have experienced these moments already, together with my family who have supported me every step of the way.

“We are all humbled to have this chance to continue our journey at Manchester United and I have already begun to work on achieving the next set of targets and ambitions. “The manager and his coaching staff have helped me to improve in every way, and with their support, I am developing each day to help the team to be successful.

“I am relishing the future and can’t wait to create more special memories with this group, in front of our amazing supporters.”

What next for Manchester United?

United will be looking to build some momentum now after beating Southampton. They are still too far down the table by their standards.

Speaking after their victory over the Saints, Amorim said: "It was not a great match from our side. We had some problems, especially with balls between the lines, and did not have the connections we're supposed to have in the game. It was, more or less, system versus system with a lot of duels. The speed from [Kamaldeen] Sulemana, who was really hard to catch, and they created some chances.

“We improved in the second half and, in the final 30 minutes, I felt Southampton were very tired, with the pressure we created. They lost some strength because they were going man-to-man during the pressure. They lose some power and the most important thing in this moment is to win and we did it. I had a feeling it was going to be hard but, in the end, I think we deserved the win."

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Manchester United turned to Ruben Amorim earlier this winter. They appointed the former Sporting Lisbon man after making the decision to sack Erik ten Hag.

It has been a mixed start for their new manager and he will be hoping for some more consistency over the coming weeks and months. The Red Devils have the chance to sign some players before the end of the January transfer window and also have the opportunity to let some individuals leave.

Manchester United update regarding Marcus Rashford

United will ‘block’ Marcus Rashford from joining another Premier League rival this month with Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and West Ham showing ‘interest’ in a loan move, according to the Daily Star. AC Milan have emerged as a potential next destination for the attacker.

Rashford, who is 27-years-old, is facing an uncertain future at Old Trafford right now after seeing his game time dry up under Amorim. He has been on the books of his current club for his whole career to date and has never played for another team.

He has recently said that he wants a new challenge: “For me, personally, I think I'm ready for a new challenge and the next steps. I've seen how other players have left in the past and I don't want to be that person. When I leave I'll make a statement and it will be from me.

"It's disheartening to be left out of a derby but it's happened, we won the game so let's move on. It's disappointing but I'm also someone as I've got older I can deal with setbacks. What am I going to do about it? Sit there and cry about it. Or do my best the next time I'm available."

Tottenham Hotspur eye Alejandro Garnacho at Manchester United

Spurs are interested in a £60million move for United winger Alejandro Garnacho, according to Football Transfers. Napoli are also believed to be interested in the 20-year-old.

Ange Postecoglou could see the Argentina international, who has eight caps under his belt so far, as someone to bolster his attacking ranks. The London outfit lost 2-1 to rivals Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium last time out.

Garnacho has made 30 appearances in all competitions so far in this campaign, 18 of which have come in the league, and he has scored eight goals. He is under contract until June 2028 meaning there is no pressure to let him go just yet.

He has been on the books of United since joining them as a teenager back in 2020. Prior to his move to England, he had spells in Spain at Getafe and Atletico Madrid.

The Madrid-born man made his first-team debut back in 2022 and has since gone on to play 114 matches for his current club altogether, finding the net on 23 occasions. He has won the FA Cup and Carabao Cup in the past under former head coach Erik ten Hag. United would have a decision to make if a big money bid came in from Spurs.

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The latest transfer news and rumours from Manchester United and Manchester City

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Manchester City and Manchester United return to Premier League action in midweek after both clubs secured progress in the FA Cup over the weekend. City breezed to an 8-0 win over Salford City while United beat Arsenal on penalties at the Emirates Stadium after drawing 1-1 after extra time.

The Red Devils win was made more impressive by the fact Diogo Dalot was sent off early in the second half. Both clubs have been linked with a number of players during the transfer window. City are looking to strengthen after a disastrous run of form left them well off the pace in the title race while United are currently restricted to loans unless they can secure deals for players to leave the club.

Out of the Manchester clubs, City are first up this week as they travel to Brentford on Tuesday night while United host Southampton at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Spurs ‘interested’ in Rashford

Tottenham Hotspur are the latest club to show an interest in United forward Marcus Rashford. The North London outfit are reportedly investigating the feasibility of a loan move for the United academy graduate who looks set to leave Old Trafford. The Independent reports that a move will only be possible if United agree to cover part of Rashford’s wages, as Spurs cannot afford to put the player on their wage bill.

Rashford revealed last month he was ready for a new challenge and was not involved on Sunday as United won at Arsenal. After the game Amorim said: “I don’t know. We will see. He’s a player for Manchester United, we will see, he has to work, he has to represent his club, and he loves this club but I have to make choices. I already spoke about how I make choices. Let’s continue, let’s see the next game and I have to make a selection.”

West Ham are another Premier League club to be linked with the forward while there’s serious interest from abroad from the likes of Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan.

Man City deal close

Manchester City have reached an agreement with Palmeiras to sign teenage defender Vitor Reis, according to Fabrizio Romano. The transfer reporter said on X: “Vitor Reis to Manchester City, here we go! Verbal agreement reached right now with Palmeiras on package under €40m fee... and City want it to be IMMEDIATE transfer! Vitor Reis, set for medical and contract signing as soon as clubs will check all documents.”

Pep Guardiola is keen to revamp his squad after admitting he neglected to do so during the summer window. "I always said in the summer time - the club thought about doing it - and I said: 'No, I don't want to make any signings.’ I rely on the team and I want to stay with them. Just Savio came, Gundo back - I wasn't expecting that at the end - but he came back and just Savio came. And I said, because I rely a lot with these guys and I thought still I can do it again, do it again with those guys and do it. But after the injuries, wow, maybe we should have done it."

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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly looked at signing a former Manchester United player

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Manchester United academy graduate Angel Gomes could be on his way back to England amid interest from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.

The 24-year-old rejected a new contract at Old Trafford back in 2020 and subsequently left the club as a free agent. He joined United at the age of six and was the first player born in the 2000s to play for the club, as he came on as a substitute for Wayne Rooney in the last game of the 2016-17 season.

After leaving United, he found a new home with Ligue 1 club Lille and has gone from strength to strength in France. He was called-up to the England senior squad for the first time last year and now has four caps after spending a couple of years in the England Under-21 set-up. Gomes is from London and is reportedly being looked at by Spurs. The central midfielder is out of contract at Lille this summer and as things stand he looks poised to be available as a free agent come the end of the season.

Spurs could sign Gomes in January

With Gomes’ yet to sign a new deal, Lille could offer to sell him for a cut-price deal in January rather than let him leave for nothing in six months. According to journalist Dean Jones, there has been suggestions that Tottenham might sign the player this month with there being no signs of progress on a new deal in France.

He said via TBR Football: “They’re [Tottenham] also looking at central midfielders and I don’t think it’s going to be anyone earth-shattering. They’ve looked at Angel Gomes, who obviously becomes a free agent in the summer. I think primarily that that’s what they’re trying to trigger at the moment just to get him as that free agent to come in the summer. But I know there’s also been some inclination as to like, but what about now? What about if he came now? Because obviously, he wouldn’t cost that much to get in now. They’ve also looked at a few others.”

Gomes opens up on United departure

Speaking about his decision to leave United despite being offered a new deal, Gomes insisted he left "better myself as a player and person". While on England duty, he said: "When I left [Manchester United] it was more the idea to better myself as a player and person. Being on the journey I went through I knew eventually I'd be able to create a pathway to be in this position I'm in now.

"It was difficult leaving the club I was in since six and heading into the unknown really for me personally. From then it's been an uphill trajectory, but also with a lot of difficulties and difficult moments going through it, but being in this position now makes it all worth it."

Back in September, it was reported by Give Me Sport that Gomes was also attracting interest from his former club as well as Newcastle United. However, Dan Ashworth was the Red Devils sporting director amid the reports of interest in Gomes while Erik ten Hag was manager meaning the club’s plans might well have shifted towards other targets.

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Manchester City have the chance to bolster their ranks this winter

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Manchester City are ‘exploring’ a deal for Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov before the end of the January transfer window, according to The Athletic. The report adds that the player is also attracting ‘interest’ from fellow Premier League sides Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United this winter.

He is said to be valued in excess of €40million (£33million) meaning Pep Guardiola’s side would have to fork out a big fee to try and lure him to the Etihad Stadium over the coming weeks. The 20-year-old is an Uzbekistan international with 18 caps under his belt.

City could see him as someone to bolster their defensive ranks and provide more competition and depth to their options at the back. However, they will need to see off competition from rivals Spurs and Newcastle for his signature.

Manchester City eye Abdukodir Khusanov deal

Khusanov joins Lens back in 2023 and has since become a key player for their first-team. Prior to his move to the French outfit, he caught the eye playing in Belarus for Energetik-BGU and played 37 matches, chipping in with four goals.

The youngster is under contract until 2027 meaning his current club are under no pressure to let him leave and can wait for the right offer to come in for his services. He has played 16 matches so far this term, 13 of which have come in Ligue 1.

It has been a tough campaign for City so far and they will be eager to hit some form to rise up the league. A new signing or two would help lift their spirits ahead of their upcoming schedule.

Manchester City target Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush

City are ‘pushing’ for a deal to sign attacker Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt. According to The Telegraph, they want to snap up the Bundesliga ace for £50million to boost their attacking options.

The 25-year-old has caught the eye over in Germany over recent times. He has scored 13 goals in 15 league matches so far and has been in impressive form.

In terms of City’s transfer plans, Guardiola said last week: “I don’t know right now, it’s not easy. It will not be easy. Maybe we sign, maybe we don’t sign anyone. The club has to be wise. Don’t do it just to do it. We want to add players for the situation that we have because the players have consistent injuries many times. Club has to do it but I’m not sure if it will be possible.”

They beat West Ham 4-1 at home last time out and are sat in 6th place in the table. They are back in action this weekend in the FA Cup against Salford City. Speaking after their win over the Hammers, Guardiola said: “We saw in eight or nine years our level, and that was not our level. We won and we are so happy, but the performance was not good. You cannot ask me if Manchester City are back, because if you saw the game, we’re not.”