Amorim's first Man Utd blow, Chelsea eye €60m bid, Arsenal snubbed by €95m flop: FT recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 18 Nov 2024 21:04 GMT
• 5 min read

Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Ruben Amorim was already dealt his first Manchester United blow.

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Plus, Chelsea are reportedly ready to make a €60 million bid for a Premier League star and Arsenal have been snubbed by Randal Kolo Muani. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Amorim's budget blow

Ruben Amorim will have to operate on a restricted budget after Man Utd's mismanagement under Erik ten Hag.

This means that he will have to rely on youth and a 16-year-old was already promoted for the coach's first training session.

The new boss is already in love with two of Man Utd's young stars.

In the market, he could look for bargains and he may have already found one in the form of one of Enzo Maresca's former players.

Chelsea table Mbeumo bid

A sensational report claims that Chelsea are set to bid €60m for Bryan Mbeumo.

Arsenal snubbed

Arsenal's striker search has made them consider PSG flop Randal Kolo Muani, but the Frenchman has ruled out a January move.

Barcelona battle Real Madrid for free agents

Barcelona and Real Madrid have been told when Jonathan Tah will pick his next club.

The two LaLiga giants are also on red alert for Joshua Kimmich, who feels underappreciated at Bayern.

Jonathan David dreams of playing in LaLiga and one of these two giants is his preferred destination.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Chelsea want one of Ligue 1's biggest wonderkids, but AC Milan have an ace up their sleeve.

Christopher Nkunku continues to be linked with Man Utd, but what's behind this rumour?

Man Utd are the latest club to take an interest in Ademola Lookman.

Joshua Zirkzee to Juventus appears to be increasingly taking shape as talks over a new contract for Dusan Vlahovic have 'jammed.'

Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool are all interested in Christian Pulisic.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that a Man Utd star is set to leave the club next year.

Romelu Lukaku is 'haunted' by the ghost of Victor Osimhen at Napoli.

Chelsea and Arsenal are going head-to-head for a Brazilian youngster.

Man Utd are far from the only club keen on Geovany Quenda.

Chelsea have barged Liverpool out of the way in the race for Rayan Cherki.

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Paul Pogba won't return to Man Utd to keep himself fit.

Lastly, Arsenal are willing to shell out €90m for Raphinha.

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