Amorim reveals Man Utd plans, Arsenal injury nightmare, Chelsea wonderkid blow: FT recap

Tom Weber

Updated: 22 Nov 2024 15:19 CST
5 min read

Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25 — © IMAGO

Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Ruben Amorim revealed Manchester United's plans for 2025.

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Plus, Arsenal have received some nightmare injury news and Chelsea's contract dispute with Josh Acheampong is set to end terribly for the club. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Newcastle eye Duranville

FootballTransfers understands that Newcastle are among the clubs interested in Dortmund youngster Julian Duranville.

The Magpies are also keen on another huge talent playing in Germany.

Amorim's demands

Ruben Amorim faced the media for his first pre-match press conference as Man Utd boss and instantly made it clear to club chiefs that he wants to have the final say on transfers despite being only 'head coach' rather than manager.

He also gave all of the Red Devils' flops a vote of confidence.

Despite this, Man Utd could still look to offload Joshua Zirkzee as club bosses have 'serious doubts' about him.

And Juventus are plotting a spectacular swap deal for the Dutch striker.

Arsenal's nightmare

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed that Ben White's injury will keep him out for months. Here are five possible replacements.

Chelsea's Acheampong trouble

Chelsea have frozen out wonderkid Josh Acheampong to force him into signing a new contract, but this tactic now looks set to backfire spectacularly.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Carlo Ancelotti has found a surprise solution for Real Madrid's centre-back crisis.

Man Utd target Leon Goretzka is already gearing up for a summer transfer after once again being told that he has no future at Bayern.

Inter Miami have found their next head coach and he is a former long-time teammate of Lionel Messi.

And the MLS franchise fully expect Messi to keep playing until at least 2026.

In one of the most bizarre stories of the week, Man City striker Erling Haaland could soon find himself in a Swiss prison for a day.

Borussia Dortmund are keen on Jude Bellingham's brother Jobe.

There is no space for Christopher Nkunku in Enzo Maresca's Chelsea plans.

Viktor Gyokeres is happy at Sporting CP and not thinking about leaving anytime soon.

Ademola Lookman has an easy decision when it comes to picking his next Premier League club.

Ben Chilwell has fuelled speculation over his future with his social media activity.

Man City star Rodri has admitted that it would be difficult to turn down Real Madrid.

Lastly, Chelsea are chasing a questionable Victor Osimhen alternative.

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