Man Utd axe Van Nistelrooy, Chelsea Osimhen bomb, Arsenal told Gyokeres fate: FT recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 11 Nov 2024 14:59 CST
• 5 min read

Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Manchester United axed Ruud van Nistelrooy.

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Plus, Chelsea face a new competitor for Victor Osimhen and Arsenal have learned Viktor Gyokeres' fate. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Amorim's first day

Man Utd interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy enjoyed good results and could have been a thorn in Ruben Amorim's side.

So the Portuguese axed him as his first order of business.

The new Man Utd head coach will have to make more big calls in the coming days and (almost) no one is safe.

In the transfer market, Amorim will look for 'intensity,' according to Fabrizio Romano.

And the groundwork for the first moves is already being laid.

Chelsea's Osimhen competition

Chelsea won't have a free run at Victor Osimhen and could face unexpected competition...from Newcastle.

However, the Blues look set to be busy in the striker market because Man Utd are being linked with Christopher Nkunku.

And it would be a move that could cause plenty of problems.

Gyokeres' fate

Ruben Amorim has all but confirmed that Viktor Gyokeres will leave Sporting CP in 2025.

And the club president has also acknowledged that he can do little to stop him.

Arsenal and Man Utd want him, but the Gunners also have a Plan B.

Refereeing drama

Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended after a video of him slandering Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp surfaced mere days after he had taken charge of the Reds' clash with Aston Villa.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some transfer news from around the world. The hefty criticism of Kylian Mbappe is taking its toll.

Real Madrid have identified three Eder Militao replacements.

Enzo Maresca had revealed that one of his stars will have to 'play in pain for his entire career.'

Barcelona and Real Madrid are battling for one of Georgia's biggest talents.

Chelsea are at risk of losing another academy wonderkid.

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has received some surprising praise from Ralf Ragnick.

Chelsea could already look to offload one of their summer signings.

Erling Haaland is emerging as a target for PSG.

Sporting CP have announced Ruben Amorim's successor.

Lastly, Alexander Isak has been described as 'this generation's Thierry Henry.'

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