‘I’m not here to argue’ – Best of Ref Cam from Amorim’s final game at Man Utd
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Solskjaer and Carrick could team up
Both Carrick and Solskjaer, along with Ruud van Nistelrooy and current interim Darren Fletcher, are said to be in the frame for the caretaker job until the end of the season.
“The front-runners, who have previously managed United, have held informal talks with club chiefs after Ruben Amorim was sacked on Monday.
“SunSport understands it is not out of the question for them to team up until a permanent appointment is made in the summer.
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Highlights: Cunha rescues point for Man Utd in gritty encounter at Leeds
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“Darren Fletcher, United’s current Under-18s gaffer, will continue as interim manager until a decision is made.
“There is even a slight possibility that Fletcher could stay in the job until the end of the season if the next two matches are positive.
“United have other candidates they are considering for the role until the end of the season, including Ruud van Nistelrooy.”
Bournemouth plan January transfers
Bournemouth are readying their spending plans as they anticipate how to spend the £65 million they will receive from Manchester City for the impending departure of Antoine Semenyo, The Mirror reports.
Tarik Muharemovic of Sassuolo, Lecce’s Tiago Gabriel, RB Leipzig defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu and Stuttgart forward Jamie Leweling are all said to be of interest to The Cherries.
“Sassuolo’s Bosnia and Herzegovina international defender Tarik Muharemovic is admired but there is fierce competition from a string of Italian clubs and his current employers are not planning to sell mid-season. Juventus also have a 50 per cent sell-on clause.
“Checks have also been made on the availability of RB Leipzig centre-back El Chadaille Bitshiabu, who only penned a new contract in eastern Germany last summer.
“Lecce's Portugal U21 international Tiago Gabriel is also on their radar.
“There’s appreciation for Stuttgart attacker Jamie Leweling too but the Bundesliga club had little interest in entertaining a sale.”
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‘Oh what a goal!’ – Semenyo stunner completes Bournemouth turnaround to lead Chelsea
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Real plan future for defensive trio
Real Madrid are evaluating the futures of defenders Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba, per The Athletic.
Carvajal will decide his next steps regarding a new contract with the club, while Rudiger could yet be offered a new contract, and Alaba is expected to depart.
“Those close to him acknowledge he is still considering Qatar, Saudi Arabia or the United States as potential destinations where he could see out his career, as he first said in an interview with The Athletic in 2024. But they say his desire is to stay at Madrid and that they are not rushing any conversations.
“Club sources, meanwhile, say any decision will be made by mutual agreement given Carvajal’s status and that they will not necessarily wait until the end of the season.
“Rudiger’s future will be decided from this month onwards, as has always been the plan.
“Despite rumours that surfaced at the end of last season, Madrid did not consider breaking their unwritten rule for players over 30 by offering the Germany centre-back a renewal longer than a season. Nor is it true, as has been suggested elsewhere in recent months, that the club have decided not to renew his contract.
“These are expected to be Alaba’s final months at Real Madrid.
“The club were already in favour of the Austrian leaving last summer, but the defender’s desire to stay and fulfil his contract prevailed. He even hoped he could achieve a renewal.”
Forest bid for Strand Larsen expected
Wolverhampton Wanderers are anticipating a bid for their Norwegian striker Jorgen Strand Larsen in the coming days, reports the Daily Mail.
Nottingham Forest are believed to be interested in the player, who has struggled so far to match last season’s form.
“The Molineux club are open to player sales this month if it allows Rob Edwards to reshape his squad and Strand Larsen has attracted interest from several clubs.
“Despite a poor campaign so far, Strand Larsen impressed last term, scoring 14 goals in his first season in English football.
“Wolves rejected bids from Newcastle worth up to £60m last summer as they arrived too close to the end of the transfer window for them to find a replacement. Privately, the club accept they are unlikely to receive offers of that level this winter.”
