Man Utd news: Red Devils set to rival Premier League club for wonderkid

Man Utd news: Red Devils set to rival Premier League club for wonderkid

Ruben Amorim has been in charge at Manchester United for just over a month, but the Portuguese manager is already planning for the future.

The 39-year-old has taken a no-nonsense approach since taking the reins at Old Trafford, notably excluding Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho from his matchday squad for the Manchester derby…

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Man Utd news: What’s next for Marcus Rashford after comments about wanting ‘a new challenge’?

Man Utd news: What’s next for Marcus Rashford after comments about wanting ‘a new challenge’?

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho were left out of Ruben Amorim’s squad for the Manchester Derby last weekend.

The duo watched on as Amad Diallo produced a fine display to secure a 2-1 victory over local rivals Manchester City…

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Transfer news: The most expensive January transfers of all time

Transfer news: The most expensive January transfers of all time

Enormous transfer fees, panic buys and even the odd bargain – yes, it’s nearly the January transfer window once again, and Transfer News Blitz has begun its official countdown.

Most clubs are reluctant to spend big mid-season, but that doesn’t stop the usual suspects from keeping the cash flowing…

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Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim targets first signing in Red Devils rebuild

Man Utd news: Ruben Amorim targets first signing in Red Devils rebuild

Since Erik ten Hag was sacked, all eyes have been on Manchester United, and new manager Ruben Amorim is ready to make his mark on the club.

The former Sporting manager will still be learning about the squad he has inherited, but it appears that a new full-back is already on the top of his shopping list…

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Man Utd news: A new era begins as Ruud van Nistelrooy makes way for Ruben Amorim

Man Utd news: A new era begins as Ruud van Nistelrooy makes way for Ruben Amorim

Ruben Amorim officially took over as Manchester United's new manager this week, ushering in a fresh era at Old Trafford and marking the end of Ruud van Nistelrooy’s brief but successful stint as interim head coach.

Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo takes a look at Van Nistelrooy’s brief spell in caretaker charge of the Red Devils - and looks forward to a new era at the Theatre of Dreams.

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Man Utd analysis: Three players United should sign to thrive under Ruben Amorim

Man Utd analysis: Three players United should sign to thrive under Ruben Amorim

After years of false dawns and broken dreams in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, Manchester United hope to have finally found their man in new manager Ruben Amorim.

Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo takes a look at three players the club should sign in order to kick-start a revolution under the Portuguese.

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Man Utd analysis: The forwards likely to play in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 formation

Man Utd analysis: The forwards likely to play in Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 formation

On Tuesday, we looked at the defenders likely to start in Ruben Amorim’s first XI when he selects his first Manchester United team.

Here Sports News Blitz’s George Russell picks the forwards he thinks the Portuguese tactician will turn to.

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Man Utd news: Red Devils held by Chelsea as Ruben Amorim waits in the wings

Man Utd news: Red Devils held by Chelsea as Ruben Amorim waits in the wings

Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy’s first league game in charge ended in disappointment as Manchester United squandered a second-half lead to draw 1-1 with Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore discusses United’s latest lacklustre result and looks ahead to Ruben Amorim’s much-anticipated arrival.

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Man Utd news: Red Devils appoint Ruben Amorim as new manager

Man Utd news: Red Devils appoint Ruben Amorim as new manager

After a dismal start to the season, Manchester United sacked Erik ten Hag earlier this week and have now moved quickly to appoint hotshot Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim as his replacement.

Sports News Blitz’s resident United correspondent Robert Bore breaks down the week’s events and gives us his take on Amorim replacing Ten Hag.

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Man Utd sack Erik ten Hag: Everything you need to know about rumoured replacement Ruben Amorim

Man Utd sack Erik ten Hag: Everything you need to know about rumoured replacement Ruben Amorim

With Erik ten Hag’s recent sacking from the Old Trafford hot-seat, Manchester United are rumoured to be pursuing Ruben Amorim as his replacement.

Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo takes a look at the Lisbon-born manager who seems to be number one on United’s list of contenders to replace Dutchman Ten Hag.

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Man Utd analysis: Erik ten Hag sacked, Ruud van Nistelrooy named interim manager

Man Utd analysis: Erik ten Hag sacked, Ruud van Nistelrooy named interim manager

After a dramatic defeat to West Ham at the weekend, Manchester United’s beleaguered manager Erik ten Hag was relieved of his duties on Monday.

Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore recaps the end of Ten Hag’s tenure and discusses what lies ahead for the struggling Red Devils.

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Podcast news: Anil Kandola on Manchester United's struggles under Erik ten Hag

Podcast news: Anil Kandola on Manchester United's struggles under Erik ten Hag

Talksport’s Anil Kandola was the special guest on the latest episode of the Sports News Blitz podcast, in discussion with Sam Herd and Matthew Dudley.

Kandola delved into the lacklustre state of his beloved club and gave listeners a candid view of the struggles facing United as they navigate another difficult season.

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Man Utd analysis: Erik ten Hag sacked after loss to struggling West Ham

Man Utd analysis: Erik ten Hag sacked after loss to struggling West Ham

It was more of the same as Erik ten Hag and his miserable Manchester United team fell 2-1 at West Ham on Sunday, with the Dutchman finally getting the sack on Monday morning.

Sports News Blitz’s Robert Bore offers a post-mortem examination of the loss that proved to be the final straw in Ten Hag’s troubled tenure.

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Man Utd analysis: Only time will tell if Brentford win is a turning point for Erik ten Hag

Man Utd analysis: Only time will tell if Brentford win is a turning point for Erik ten Hag

Manchester United gave under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag some breathing space with a come-from-behind win over Brentford at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Sports News Blitz writer Robert Bore picks through the bones of the victory…

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Man Utd news: Three potential replacements for Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford

Man Utd news: Three potential replacements for Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford

Manchester United’s co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently held a crucial meeting with his executive team to assess the future of manager Erik ten Hag.

Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo has put together a list of three potential replacements for the Dutchman, focusing exclusively on managers who are currently without a job or are not serving as head coaches at their clubs.

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Man Utd analysis: Good Evans! Jonny was the best thing about draw at Villa Park

Man Utd analysis: Good Evans! Jonny was the best thing about draw at Villa Park

Manchester United eased the pressure slightly on Erik ten Hag after pocketing a point from a goalless draw with Aston Villa.

A torrid 3-0 defeat to Tottenham and 3-3 draw with Porto saw the heat turn up on the Dutchman.

There was a marked improvement at Villa Park and Sports News Blitz's Robert Bore delves a little deeper into the display…

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