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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has admitted that he is not complacent about one issue facing the Red Devils in the 2025-26 Premier League campaign.

Ruben Amorim was at the Carrington training complex and attended his pre-match press conference on Thursday ahead of the Red Devils’ away trip at the weekend.

Manchester United will face Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off for the Premier League match slated for 12:30pm UK time.

The Red Devils’ showdown with Tottenham will be their final Premier League match before the start of the November international break.

Amorim’s men are eighth in the Premier League table, while Spurs are level on points with the Red Devils and Thomas Frank’s side are currently sixth.

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The Red Devils were on a three-match winning streak in October before United faced Nottingham Forest last Saturday and dropped points at City Ground.

Nottingham Forest stunned United in the second half after going 2-1 up and the Red Devils found a late equaliser after a stunning first-time volley from Amad Diallo.

The Red Devils have managed to keep one clean sheet since the start of the season and United manager Amorim is not burying his head in the sand over the issue.

“Yeah, it’s a problem, especially if you see the league nowadays,” he said at his pre-match press conference, as per Manchester United’s official website.

“The team that is winning all the games is not suffering goals, maybe [even] some shots on target, and that is a big thing.

“When you have talented players, if you defend well, in one opportunity you can score a goal and win a game, but I think it’s more [of] a team thing.”

What Ruben Amorim thinks Man Utd must do to improve their clean-sheet record in the Premier League

The Red Devils’ only clean sheet from their 10 Premier League matches this season came during United’s 2-0 win over Sunderland at Old Trafford in October.

The Premier League club’s win over the Black Cats came before the October international break, with Senne Lammens making his United debut at the time.

Speaking on United’s need to improve their clean-sheet record, Amorim explained: “We need to defend better, we need to be more aggressive.

“That part of the energy when we have the full energy in every ball, we defend better.”

The 40-year-old United head coach added: “So everything is connected, but of course we have a lot to do.

“We cannot suffer the amount of goals that we are suffering and that is a thing we need to improve.”

United have won three of their last five Premier League matches ahead of their encounter with Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the weekend.

Ruben Amorim has four options available to select from at left-wing back when Manchester United face Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, but it remains to be seen if he will stick with Diogo Dalot after the Portuguese full-back’s underwhelming display against Nottingham Forest.

Manchester United drew 2-2 with Nottingham Forest to make it four matches unbeaten last Saturday.

Ruben Amorim’s side will try to increase their unbeaten run by getting back to winning ways this weekend, when they seek revenge from Tottenham Hotspur after losing the Europa League final against the London outfit in May.

United currently have the same amount of points as Tottenham (17), albeit with a worse goal difference, but a win would see the Red Devils overtake Thomas Frank’s side in the table.

After dropping points against Forest, Amorim may look to make changes to his team for the trip to London.

It raises a question about who should start at left wing-back because nobody has been able to make the role their own yet.

Here are four options Amorim could select at left wing-back.

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Diogo Dalot

Dalot was among United’s lowest-rated performers against Forest after being repeatedly caught out of position. The Portugal international was at fault for Nicolo Savona’s goal, which gave the hosts a surprise lead five minutes into the second half.

Amorim may decide to switch things around against Spurs by selecting one of his other three options at left wing-back.

Patrick Dorgu

Although Patrick Dorgu is probably most likely to return to the line-up, the young Dane has yet to fully convince United fans that he is the answer. At the age of 21, Amorim has been careful not to play the former Lecce ace every week.

Dorgu has made 10 appearances so far this season, and he will be hoping to add to his tally of one assist.

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Patrick Dorgu has changed the Denmark manager’s mind since joining Manchester United

“He has really convinced me… I was a little doubtful in Lecce, because when I watched the games, he was more of a winger than a back, and his defensive skills were debatable. But I have seen him many times now, and I am actually quite impressed with what he has achieved defensively.”

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Luke Shaw

Amorim has been careful not to use Luke Shaw at left wing-back, despite playing as a full-back for most of his professional career. The 30-year-old has been a mainstay in the back-three along with Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro.

While Lisandro Martinez’s return could see Amorim trial Shaw at left wing-back in the future, it’s hard to imagine why he would take him out of his current role now.

Furthermore, Phil Jones reckons Shaw is back to his best in his new role at centre-back.

Diego Leon

It would be a shock to see Diego Leon given his United debut away at Tottenham when United already have three senior players ahead of the Paraguayan in the pecking order.

Leon’s time will come, but Amorim has no reason to throw him into such a fixture when three senior options are available.

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A cameo from the bench is a possibility, although that would still come as a surprise.

Manchester United are now prepared to roll out the same strategic call that was made around Ruben Amorim and his players for the Nottingham Forest match.

Nottingham Forest hosted Manchester United at City Ground on the weekend and Sean Dyche’s struggling side were a tricky test for the in-form Red Devils side.

United had beaten Brighton 4-2 at Old Trafford ahead of the Forest encounter, which had chalked up the Red Devils’ third consecutive Premier League win.

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However, Ruben Amorim was unable to make it four wins from four and the Red Devils dropped valuable points on their Premier League visit to City Ground.

Amad Diallo made a huge impact for the Red Devils in the second half after the Ivorian winger’s stunning volley clinched an equaliser for United against Forest.

What Man Utd noticed about Ruben Amorim and his players ahead of the 2-2 Premier League draw vs Nottingham Forest

A key moment before Manchester United’s trip to City Ground was the change in schedule that the Red Devils experienced, including for manager Ruben Amorim.

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United manager Amorim had been tipped to hold his pre-match press conference for the Nottingham Forest match on Friday last week ahead of the Saturday fixture.

However, the media briefing involving the 40-year-old Portuguese coach was pulled ahead to last Thursday instead, with The Daily Mail now explaining the change.

According to the newspaper, the United first-team players were left ‘hanging around’ on Fridays for away matches due to when the press conferences were held.

The Red Devils’ squad would train at around 11am and Amorim would be expected to hold his press conference at the Carrington training complex not long after.

The Premier League have a deadline that the press conferences must be done before 1:30pm, which would leave United players with little time to head home.

Why Man Utd changed the press conference schedule and their stance for the Tottenham match

The Daily Mail reports that the Red Devils made the ‘decision’ to shift the schedule around last week, including for United to ‘train later’ on Friday.

The news outlet says the call would allow Amorim and his men ample time to train before heading off for the Forest match, with his press conference date changed.

It is now expected that United will repeat the call for this week, with the Red Devils head coach to hold his press conference for the Tottenham match on Thursday.

United travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday afternoon for their Premier League encounter with Spurs ahead of the November international break.

United won’t face the ‘issue again for quite a while’ due to the Red Devils not playing another away match on Saturday until the Arsenal clash in January 2026.

Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney shared his two cents on the Red Devils’ upcoming encounter with Spurs in the Premier League this week.

The Red Devils have not lost in their last four Premier League matches and Manchester United have won three of their last four league fixtures this season.

United were on a three-match Premier League winning streak ahead of dropping points on Saturday afternoon to Nottingham Forest at City Ground.

Casemiro opened the scoring for United against Nottingham Forest on the weekend before the Red Devils blew their 1-0 lead in the first five minutes of the second half.

Morgan Gibbs-White netted for Sean Dyche’s men in the 48th minute before Nicolo Savona fired Nottingham Forest into the lead over United only two minutes later.

United were fortunate to snatch an important point at City Ground on Saturday after Amad Diallo found the all-important equaliser with a sensational first-time volley.

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Wayne Rooney on what Tottenham vs Man Utd will mean for both Premier League teams

Manchester United have dropped to eighth place after the 2-2 Premier League result against Sean Dyche’s Nottingham Forest side away from home on the weekend.

Ruben Amorim’s men now face a tough test in the Premier League ahead of the November international break, with United visiting the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham are level on points with United and Spurs are fifth in the Premier League table, but Thomas Frank’s men suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Chelsea on Saturday.

Wayne Rooney has now insisted that a win for either United or Tottenham in this Saturday’s “massive” Premier League clash could be a huge boost this season.

“It’s a big game, I think, after United [have] obviously [had their] recent run,” he said on BBC Sport’s The Wayne Rooney Show.

“They look to be back into a decent place, anyway. And so, I think it’s a big game after Tottenham losing to Chelsea.

“Whoever wins that, [it] could really kick them on. Whoever loses it, [it] could be a tough one to take that. So, I think it’s a massive game coming up then.”

Tottenham fan Michael McIntyre tells Wayne Rooney his feelings about Spurs and Man Utd’s upcoming match

Joining United legend Rooney on the podcast was British comedian Michael McIntyre, who is a lifelong Tottenham fan, after this weekend’s results.

Michael McIntyre admitted that United could be a real test for Spurs, with the stand-up comedian praising the likes of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.

“Manchester United? Oh my god. They’re fantastic for us,” he said.

“We played them four times last season – in our worst ever season – and we managed to beat them four times.”

McIntyre continued: “Now, I think we’re going to really struggle, to be honest. Man United look really good. Mbeumo is obviously great, Cunha, I mean, I’m terrified.

“But the thing about Spurs-Man United is we’re both terrified of each other because we’re both equally stressed and have very little faith in our own teams.

“So, I don’t know, could go either way. I think it’ll be fun to watch.”

United and Spurs’ Premier League clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is slated for a 12:30pm kick-off time on Saturday.

Harry Kane is currently enjoying his football at Bayern Munich, but there was a time when the former Tottenham Hotspur striker would have turned down the Bundesliga for a move to Manchester United.

It has been two years since Harry Kane stepped out of his comfort zone by leaving England, where he starred for many years in the Premier League, to chase trophies with Bayern Munich in Germany.

There were no trophies in Kane’s first season at Bayern Munich as Bayer Leverkusen were crowned Bundesliga champions under Xabi Alonso. However, Kane won his first domestic title in 2024/25 when Bayern restored their place at the top of German football.

Things could have been very different for Kane had he joined United instead of Bayern, especially when you consider how the Red Devils have reached new lows in the past two years. Former United manager Ron Atkinson said Kane would have solved problems at United.

Kane has continued to supply the goals for Bayern by scoring 18 in 10 matches this season, as well as three assists for his teammates in Bavaria.

United fans will argue that Kane would have eased the pain with his goals, but most are hopeful that Benjamin Sesko can be the future of the club as a goalscorer, after joining from RB Leipzig in the summer.

Harry Kane was open to joining Man Utd

Kane left Tottenham for Bayern two years ago.

Erik ten Hag was in charge of United at the time, but United opted to go for a young option with Rasmus Hojlund, despite his lack of experience in the Premier League.

Hojlund managed just 26 goals in his first two seasons at United before being sent on loan to Napoli in an attempt to revive his career.

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Now, respected reporter Ben Jacobs claims Kane had no issue with joining United when he left Tottenham.

“Kane as far as I was told at the time had no issue joining Manchester United from Spurs,” Jacobs told The United Stand.

“It wasn’t a case of ‘if I leave Spurs I have to leave the Premier League because I never want to wear another shirt.’ So there could be some encouragement there for Manchester United.”

Earlier reports stated that Kane was still open to the idea of joining United or another Premier League club to break Alan Shearer’s goal record.

Michael Owen and Rio Ferdinand agreed that Kane would have transformed United in recent years.

Harry Kane cools talk of Premier League return

Now 32, Kane has dismissed claims of a return to the Premier League, revealing he is focused on Bayern and could extend his stay in Bavaria.

Kane is currently on international duty with England and looks set to lead the Three Lions to the World Cup next summer.

Speaking to The Standard, Kane has addressed speculation over his long-term future amid talk of a new contract at Bayern and a possible return to England at some point.

“The MLS would be something later in my career when I am thinking about the last couple of years or so. In terms of staying there [at Bayern] longer, I could definitely see that.

“I spoke openly after one of the recent games a couple of weeks ago that I have not had those conversations with Bayern yet, but if they were to arise I would be willing to talk and have an honest conversation.

“Obviously it depends on how the next year or so goes, what we achieve together. Right now, I would say we are in a fantastic moment and I am not thinking about anything else.

“In terms of the Premier League, I don’t know. If you had asked me when I first left to go to Bayern, I would have said for sure I would come back. Now I have been there a couple of years I would say probably say that has gone down a little bit, not so much, but I wouldn’t say I would never go back.

“What I have learnt in my career is that different opportunities and different timings happen and things fall in place. Going back to my first point, with Bayern right now, I am fully all in with Bayern. If there was a conversation about extending then we will see, but I have still got this season and another season.

“It is not like I am in my last year, it is not like there is any panic in that sense. I am calm, I love the manager at Bayern, I think he is fantastic and, as always in my career, as long we are improving and I am improving, then I am happy to see what we can achieve.

“If there is going to be an extension it has to work for everyone and it has to have a clear vision on where we see the club. As I say, the manager is a big part of that, the players are a big part of that. Personally I don’t want to rush into anything, the conversation I am sure will be one we have and then we will go from there.

“I am extremely happy there, my wife and kids are happy to stay and as you get older that a big part of any decision you make.

“But, as always, you never know what is around the corner. I am not going to put my eggs in any basket. I am going to enjoy what I am doing and right now that is at Bayern Munich, definitely for this season and probably next season that is going to be the way.”

Manchester United’s Premier League rivals Tottenham are being linked with a majority takeover deal after a boardroom reshuffle.

It has been over 18 months since the change of ownership at Manchester United when Sir Jim Ratcliffe completed a £1.25bn takeover to purchase a minority stake in the club.

Ratcliffe now owns around 29% of United but, importantly, has complete sporting control with the Glazer family happy to take a back seat.

During the takeover saga, Sir Jim Ratcliffe went head-to-head with Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim and came out on top. Jassim was linked with a Tottenham takeover before and after his interest in United.

Spurs recently announced the departure of long-term chairman Daniel Levy, which has sparked rumours of a potential takeover on the horizon.

Tottenham’s £4bn takeover valuation suits Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Tottenham have confirmed interest in a takeover, but current owners ENIC have also claimed that the club is definitely not for sale.

However, the Daily Mail report that interested parties value Tottenham around £4 billion with a takeover not entirely ruled out.

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In comparison, Ratcliffe’s bid for United valued the Red Devils at around £5 billion. Jassim submitted a £5bn proposal during the takeover saga, but ultimately it was Ratcliffe’s offer that was preferred by the Glazers.

As reported by The Athletic, it has been strongly suggested that Ratcliffe eventually wants full control at United by continuing to buy shares from the Glazer family.

Ratcliffe has a ‘right of first offer’ on any shares the Glazers try to sell, which puts him in a good position to continue building his ownership stake at Old Trafford.

If he had any concerns about any other bidders coming in, or the Glazers raising the price, the Tottenham valuation suggests that he is already paying a premium rate for shares in United.

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Ratcliffe’s infrastructure investment at United has already boosted his ownership to around 29%, and it doesn’t look as though he will stop there.

The price of purchased shares so far value United at around £5bn, and the Glazers must be pleased with that price when compared to Tottenham.

Tottenham have a new £1.2bn state-of-the-art stadium capable of bringing in hundreds of millions in revenue, a London location and revenue streams from European football.

United in Focus recently spoke to Kinnaird Sports Intelligence and their model valued United at just £1.75bn which suggests Ratcliffe is massively overpaying.

Ultimately, the Glazers should be delighted if Ratcliffe continues to buy up their shares at the current price. That is a win-win for all involved.

Tottenham’s stunning acquisition of Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich has had a direct knock-on effect for one ‘heavily linked’ Manchester United player, according to sensational reports.

Joao Palhinha was subject to Manchester United’s interest this summer and the Tottenham summer signing is all too familiar with Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim.

The 30-year-old midfielder played under the United manager during his loan spell at Braga, with Ruben Amorim in charge at the Primeira Liga club at the time.

Palhinha would link up again with Amorim after the Portuguese coach left his role at Braga and became the head coach of Primeira Liga outfit Sporting CP in 2020.

Fast-forward to the 2025 summer transfer window and United had been linked with Palhinha, but a move for the Portuguese defensive midfielder failed to materialise.

Joao Palhinha’s move from Bayern Munich to Tottenham has caused a potential roadblock for Man Utd

Manchester United’s reluctance to sign Joao Palhinha allowed Premier League side Tottenham to swoop in for the out-of-favour Bayern Munich star last week.

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Tottenham completed their signing of the Portugal international on a season-long loan deal, with an option to make Palhinha’s move permanent to England in 2026.

Bayern’s asking price for a permanent deal is set at £25.9m for midfielder Palhinha, who had only arrived at the Bundesliga champions last summer from Fulham.

According to CF Bayern Insider, Palhinha’s move to Tottenham from Bayern has now thrown a spanner in the works for United-linked midfielder Leon Goretzka.

The outlet claims that Leon Goretzka is now ‘expected to stay at the Allianz Arena’ for the forthcoming Bundesliga campaign with the German champions.

It has been added that United were ‘heavily linked’ with the 30-year-old German midfielder at one time and there ‘were suggestions’ that Bayern could sell Goretzka.

Bayern Munich’s transfer stance on Leon Goretzka after Man Utd-linked Joao Palhinha made his exit to Tottenham

Leon Goretzka is under contract with Bayern Munich until 2026 and there had been rumbling that the German side could cash in on him now ahead of his deal expiring.

CF Bayern Insider said that the Germany midfielder ‘fought back brilliantly’ amid rumours around his exit last season and secured his ‘spot back’ in the starting XI.

The publication reports that the ‘perception’ around Goretzka has now ‘changed’ and there is ‘no way’ that Bayern would sell the midfielder after Palhinha’s departure.

Goretzka has been at the Allianz Arena since 2018 after his exit from German side Schalke and is now a key part of manager Vincent Kompany’s plans at Bayern.

Manchester United finally snapped up Bryan Mbeumo this week as Ruben Amorim landed a major addition to his attack.

Manchester United’s pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo dragged on and on, with fans left concerned that the deal would ultimately collapse.

Mbeumo wanted to join United and made his desire clear in June, but it still took around six weeks for United to thrash out a deal.

Now fully signed, sealed and delivered, Mbeumo will wear number 19 at Old Trafford and will make his first appearance during the tour of the United States.

United may still chase further attacking additions, but landing proven Premier League attackers in Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha is an enormous boost.

Paul Merson on Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United

United were not exactly alone in the race for Mbeumo, which is no surprise given his proven Premier League record.

Reports suggest that Chelsea wanted to sign Mbeumo and tried to hijack United’s move.

Mbeumo held out for United, but one other potential move could have been appealing.

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Tottenham Hotspur were interested in Mbeumo, having appointed his former Brentford boss Thomas Frank as their new manager this summer.

Spurs couldn’t sway Mbeumo’s mind, with pundit Paul Merson now admitting that he got it wrong over the Cameroon forward.

In a video posted on X, Merson noted that he thought Mbeumo would prefer to join Tottenham.

Merson pointed to Champions League football and the ability to stay in London, believing that Mbeumo would choose Spurs over United.

Merson feels that Mbeumo has moved a long way to risk not winning anything, seemingly believing that he will struggle to win trophies at United.

The former Arsenal man added that he thinks Mbeumo is a ‘top player’ and a ‘great signing’ for United, having added goals to his game last season.

“I’m getting a little bit of stick at the moment about Bryan Mbeumo, about going to Man Utd… I said he’d pick Tottenham over Man Utd,” said Merson.

“I thought he would. I thought he might want to play in the Champions League, and he’s lived in London while playing for Brentford. I thought he might want to stay, but he chose to play for Man Utd, where… it’s a long way to go if you’re not going to win anything; better off staying at Tottenham and winning nothing.

“That was my opinion, I got that wrong. Fair to play him, he’s a top player. I’ve always liked him; I just didn’t think he scored enough goals, but last season he brought goals to his game.

“I think he’s a very, very good player, so he’s a great signing for Man Utd in my opinion,” he added.

Manchester United’s pulling power on show this summer

Merson won’t have been the only person questioning Mbeumo’s move to Old Trafford.

Even the most ardent of United fans would accept that the club isn’t exactly in its most appealing state right now.

No European football at all, never mind the Champions League, back-to-back seasons outside of the top seven… United are a long way away from the glory days under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Players like Mbeumo and Cunha are still willing to join United, though, and will have a firm belief that they can turn the club around.

United still have major pulling power, and for Mbeumo to snub other Premier League clubs just goes to show that there is still an appeal at Old Trafford.

Mbeumo will now be desperate to prove that he made the right choice and take United back to glory in the coming years.

Manchester United are powering ahead with plans to build a 100,000-seater stadium in the next five years.

Concept images of a 100,000-seater stadium were revealed back in March, with Manchester United opting for a new venue rather than refurbishing Old Trafford.

The stadium is expected to cost £2bn, but there are growing concerns about the funding as well as the projected timeline. After initially setting an opening date of 2030, recent reports suggest United’s stadium could be delayed a further year.

One option is for Ineos to strike a stadium naming rights deal to help fund the construction project, and as the biggest and best stadium in the country, Sir Jim Ratcliffe will hope for a very lucrative deal.

£375m Tottenham naming rights deal will interest Man United

United are at the very beginning of their stadium project, but one Premier League club that recently built and moved into a state-of-the-art venue was Tottenham.

Spurs spent £1bn on their 62,850-seater stadium, and are still paying back the debt from the project.

However, journalist Ben Jacobs reports that Tottenham are in advanced talks over a naming rights deal.

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Tottenham are in talks with two companies and are close to signing a deal which will see their stadium re-named for a big fee.

The Telegraph reports that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy had previously hoped to secure a £375m naming rights deal – spread to £25m a year for 15 years.

If Ineos are looking to strike a similar deal in five years, the valuation of the Tottenham deal will be of great interest to the leadership at Old Trafford.

Man United told they could strike £300m naming rights deal

Old Trafford is at the heart of Manchester United, and moving into a new venue is already a controversial move. Giving the naming rights to a brand would prove even more controversial among the fanbase.

But Ratcliffe has made it very public that United are not in great financial health and the club has to figure out how a new stadium can be afforded – a naming rights deal will appeal.

As per The Athletic, stadium finance expert Michael Weaver claimed that United could strike a £300m naming rights deal over a 10-year span.

It certainly wouldn’t fund the entire project, but it would take a sizeable chunk out of the £2bn fee hanging over Ratcliffe’s head.

Manchester United continue to chase the signature of Bryan Mbeumo and will hope to fend off Tottenham Hotspur.

Manchester United have already snapped up Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers, but further attacking additions are wanted.

After all, United scored just 44 Premier League goals last season and must become a more dangerous side next season.

Amorim has told Alejandro Garnacho to leave United, and the likes of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Antony are also expected to leave.

Cunha is a fine start, but United need more additions – and Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo is the next key target.

United made a bid for Mbeumo earlier in June, but Brentford turned down the offer and left the ball in United’s court.

Tottenham Hotspur stance on Manchester United target Bryan Mbeumo

United don’t appear to have made much progress on a move for Mbeumo, and Tottenham Hotspur are now posing a threat.

Spurs have appointed Thomas Frank as their new manager to replace Ange Postecoglou, with the Dane leaving Brentford for a move to North London.

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Tottenham are now keen on Mbeumo in a potential reunion with Frank, leaving United’s pursuit in question.

Reporter Rudy Galetti now claims that Tottenham are losing hope in their pursuit of Mbeumo, believing that United are almost impossible to beat in this race.

Tottenham have allegedly ‘cooled their interest’ in signing Mbeumo, believing that the Cameroonian only wants to join United.

The prospect of reuniting with Frank may have been appealing, but few could blame Mbeumo for wanting to hear a new voice.

Mbeumo joined Frank at Brentford in 2019, meaning they have spent six years together in the capital.

Rather than sign up for more action under Frank, Mbeumo may fancy something new – and leave United in the lead for his signature.

United’s pulling power clear with Mbeumo stance

United have been through back-to-back rough Premier League seasons and look a long way away from a title challenge.

Still, United lost to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final in May, missing out on European football next season as a result.

Tottenham qualified for the Champions League, which usually brings increased power in the transfer market.

In the case of Mbeumo, United are still the preferred option, and Tottenham could be left lagging behind.

Tough times may have dented United’s reputation of late, but some players may still fancy the challenge of a move to Old Trafford.

Mbeumo would have the chance to help United become a force once again, and that opportunity may be more appealing than a reunion with Frank.