Antony not in Amorim’s Man Utd plans – Thursday’s gossip

Tottenham full-back Pedro Porro is wanted by Real Madrid while Antonio and Casemiro are set to take over as Manchester United manager, according to Ruben Amorim, who has a demand release fee.

Ruben Amorim has already discussed his transfer plans with Manchester United’s hierarchy, but he does not intend to sign defender Victor Lindelof, winger Antony, and midfielders Casemiro and Christian Eriksen. (Team Talk)

After Sporting demanded £4 million for his staff in addition to the £8.3 million manager’s release fee, United’s effort to secure Amorim’s services scupped. (Times – subscription required)

Amorim accepts that he might have to wait until the upcoming international break before transferring to United. (Telegraph – subscription required)

Amorim’s decision to stay in the summer was based on his lack of financial management experience. (Daily Mail)

Rafael Leao, a 25-year-old Portugal international, is currently out of favor at AC Milan, according to Barcelona. (Sport – in Spanish)

Claudio Echeverri, 18, an attacking midfielder, is expected to join Pep Guardiola’s side from River Plate at the start of 2025, but Manchester City have rejected offers from a number of clubs. (Fabrizio Romano)

In the event that Roma lose their next game against Torino, they have begun the search for a replacement manager. (Corriere dello Sport – in Italian)

During his time as manager of the Red Devils, Erik Ten Hag considered bringing former Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck, 33, to Brighton. (The Athletic – subscription required)

West Ham will struggle to advance their interest in Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, 27. Paris St-Germain are likely to be interested in signing the 27-year-old. (Football Insider)

Real Madrid will consider a move for Tottenham’s Spanish full-back Pedro Porro, 25, if they cannot complete a move for England and Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold. (AS – in Spanish)

Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior, 24, is still wanted by clubs in the Saudi Pro League, with hopes that after his Ballon d’Or snub, he will be worn out. (Sport – in Spanish)

When Bayern Munich leaves, Germany forward Thomas Muller, 35, wants to join Major League Soccer. (Bild – in German)