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Ruben Amorim Among Favourites to Become Next West Ham Manager

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Ruben Amorim, after 14 months of suffering, was sacked by Manchester United on Monday morning and he was later pictured grinning from ear-to-ear, but there is a chance the ex-Portugal international could return to management in the Premier League sooner rather than later.

Amorim‘s position in the Old Trafford dugout became untenable after he repeatedly hinted at a dispute between himself and the club’s higher-ups in his interactions with the media.

An interim manager followed by a permanent hire in the summer is being reported as part of United‘s post-Amorim plans, but who will be appointed as the ship-steadier in the meantime remains to be seen.

Elsewhere, what the former Sporting CP boss plans to do next – from enjoying some downtime with his immediate family to rushing back into the football management sphere – remains to be seen. In terms of the latter, he has been ranked among the favourites for a job in England’s top flight.

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim staring.

Amorim being sacked by United’s hierarchy – notably owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS-led team – seemed inevitable even if the 73-year-old billionaire claimed that Amorim had three years to turn things around not too long ago. A few months on and he was handing him his P45.

As alluded to, it’s hard to pinpoint a period of his tenure when the Portuguese tactician wasn’t walking on a tightrope. The results and/or performances were not good enough for a club as ambitious as United – and his unfiltered honesty eventually came back to bite him.

With a smile from ear to ear, Amorim embarked on a post-sacking walk in Manchester on Monday, but could he be returning to management earlier than expected?

As the dust settles on his hodgepodge reign at Old Trafford, there is every chance that he could make a swift return to Premier League managerial duties given he is among the favourites for the West Ham United job. As per Bet Victor‘s betting odds, he’s 6/1 to be Nuno Espirito Santo’s replacement.

Things in east London have been tricky since their curtain-raiser in August when Graham Potter was still in charge. In an attempt to pull away from the relegation zone, the Englishman was replaced by Santo in September… but they still find themselves in the same precarious situation.

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The former United captain has no doubt in his mind who should be the next manager.

As things stand, the Hammers are 18th in the table after 20 matches and are seriously flirting with the prospect of relegation – but could the arrival of Amorim, widely regarded as one of the best young managers in world football, inspire them to a second-half-of-the-season climb up the table?

Amorim is, however, not favourite for the London Stadium job, with former boss Slaven Bilic (4/7) and former midfielder Michael Carrick (2/1) slightly ahead.

Why West Ham Decided Against Appointing Amorim in The Summer of 2024

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Before his torrid spell in charge at Old Trafford, Amorim was one of the most sought-after managers in world football – and none other than Manchester City were eyeing the Portuguese as a potential replacement for Pep Guardiola once the Catalan called time on his managerial stint in England.

His stock was high among clubs in Europe following his trophy-winning stewardship at the Jose Alvalade Stadium, but that has quickly plummeted following just 25 wins in 63 United outings.

The fact that Amorim’s success was exclusive to Portuguese football is exactly why those upstairs at West Ham decided against moving in for his signature. West Ham were also believed to have been put off by his £8.3 million release clause, and they instead turned to ex-Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui as David Moyes’ successor… but could it finally be time for Amorim to manage the Londoners?

Ruben Amorim – Managerial Career

Club

Spell

Matches

W/D/L

Points per Match

Manchester United

11/11/24 – 05/01/26

63

25/15/23

1.43

Sporting CP

05/03/20 – 10/11/24

229

163/33/33

2.28

Braga

23/13/19 – 04/03/20

13

10/1/2

2.38

Casa Pia

01/07/18 – 07/01/19

4

3/0/1

2.25

Incredibly, West Ham are just one of the teams that Amorim struggled against during his spell at Old Trafford. In 2024/25, his side lost 2-0 – thanks to goals from Jarrod Bowen and Tomas Soucek – as they neared the end of the campaign and Amorim’s men were held to a 1-1 draw in early December.

All statistics per Transfermarkt correct as of 06/01/2025

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Tottenham Want to Sign Eli Kroupi Junior After Fernandes and Tonali

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Tottenham Hotspur have been the busiest team in the summer transfer window so far and they do not show any sign of slowing down.

Spurs have already confirmed four completed deals, with goalkeeper Martin Dubravka and defenders Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson arriving on free transfers. They also spent big on signing Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton in a £52million deal.

Head coach Roberto De Zerbi has set out his stall to revitalise the ailing squad that he inherited at the end of March and the Spurs owners have backed their new boss with signings he has asked for.

Midfield duo set to arrive in north London

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A fifth signing is imminent, with Tottenham having agreed a deal with West Ham to sign Mateus Fernandes after winning the race with Manchester United. Fernandes will become Spurs’ new record signing in a deal worth £85million.

Spurs are still in talks with Newcastle United over a deal to sign Sandro Tonali, with an initial £80million bid rejected by the Magpies. Should they manage to negotiate a fee, it is likely the Italian would then break the transfer record once more.

Tonali’s arrival would add major strength to the midfield department, which has already been boosted by Fernandes’ signing. And having bolstered his defence and goalkeeping department, all that would seemingly remain for De Zerbi would be to upgrade his forward line.

There are a number of players who will be like new signings for the Italian, with Dejan Kulusevski having not featured at all last season and Mohammed Kudus yet to play under De Zerbi.

But there are likely to be new figures arriving in that department too. Richarlison could leave if the right offer comes in for him, while the likes of Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert will remain sidelined for the start of the campaign, which leaves Spurs a little light.

Spurs turn attention to forward signing

AFC Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi celebrates
AFC Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi celebrates

GIVEMESPORT understands Tottenham will look at the market for a new No.9 this summer and Eli Kroupi Junior has emerged as a potential candidate to arrive in north London, according to Spurs insider Paul O’Keefe.

The Bournemouth striker broke the Premier League record last season for the number of goals scored by a teenager in a season, taking the mantel from Robbie Keane and Robbie Fowler before him.

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In his first season in the English top flight, the now 20-year-old notched 13 goals in 33 appearances, although nine of those goals came in the 21 starts he was handed by then boss Andoni Iraola.

Kroupi has plenty of admirers, with Arsenal and Chelsea both also understood to be keen on signing him this summer, but as Spurs attentions turn to their forward line, the Bournemouth star is in their sights, although they will have to spend big once more to sign him, with the Cherries demanding between £80million and £100million to sell him this summer.

The forward has been described as a ‘phenomenon’ and likened in style to Kylian Mbappe by Tiemoue Bakayoko.


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Arsenal Eye West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville as Morgan Rogers Price Tag Soars

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Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move to sign Morgan Rogers in the summer transfer window, but due to his hefty price tag, they might want to consider exploring alternatives.

Rogers is a player who is attracting plenty of interest in the summer, which is no surprise after his impressive performances with Villa.

The England international has kicked on massively since his move to Villa Park from Middlesbrough, quickly becoming a key figure for the Midlands club and England.

Due to his performance levels and the fact that the market is heavily inflated at the moment, Villa are reportedly demanding in the region of £130m for Rogers to depart.

Whether this is out of reach for Arsenal remains to be seen, but they do appear to have serious interest in the forward.


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According to reports, an alternative target for Arsenal in the summer transfer window is West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville.

The Dutch international, who has been representing the Netherlands at the World Cup, is believed to be valued in the region of £50m following West Ham’s relegation.

Summerville would, of course, be significantly cheaper than Rogers, so it would certainly make more sense financially.

The West Ham winger, described as ‘elite’, is destined to return to the Premier League during the summer transfer window, and there is no doubt there will be clubs lining up to secure his signature in the coming weeks and months.

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Summerville Better Signing Than Rogers

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Taking everything into account, Summerville would be a better signing than Rogers for Arsenal in the summer transfer window.

The Dutch international is naturally a left-sided attacker, which is the position that Arsenal desperately need to strengthen.

The Gunners currently have Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli for the left-sided position, but neither of them have nailed down a starting role in the side.

Rogers is more of a number 10 who is capable of playing on the left-hand side.

Arsenal will need to bring in a player who specialises in playing off the left, and considering he costs £80m more than Rogers, it would be a smarter move to secure the West Ham winger’s signature this summer.

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Liverpool Eyeing Summer Move for Wolves Midfielder Mateus Mane

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Liverpool could now look to reignite their interest in a young talent as they aim to reinforce Andoni Iraola’s squad in the summer transfer window.

If Liverpool want their new manager to be successful, then there’s no doubt they need to bring in reinforcements over the coming weeks.

It is, however, incredibly important that their recruitment improves after Arne Slot struggled following a busy summer transfer window last year.

Some of their new additions have struggled to hit the ground running, which is forcing the Reds back into the market.

Liverpool also need to replace some of their outgoing stars, with Andy Robertson, Ibrahima Konate and Mohamed Salah all leaving on free transfers.

It could be another busy window for the Merseyside club.


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According to reports, Liverpool are one of the sides once again showing an interest in signing Wolves midfielder Mateus Mane in the summer transfer window.

The Reds are yet to submit an official approach, while Wolves value him in the region of £35m.

Liverpool face strong competition for his signature, including from three Premier League clubs, while Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt are also keen on the young talent.

Wolves are determined to keep hold of Mane, described as ‘special’, heading into the new season, despite them being relegated from the Premier League last term.

Whether the stance changes if a big offer arrives on the table remains to be seen.

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Mane enjoyed a phenomenal breakout season with Wolves despite them being relegated from the Premier League.

Former Wolves manager Vitor Pereira was full of praise for the 18-year-old during his time at the club, tipping him to become “one of the best players not just at our club, but in this league.”

Mane took on a lot of responsibility last season, and it takes a big personality to be able to shine in a side struggling so much in the Premier League.

As it stands, he looks set to be dropping down a league to the Championship. At the age of 18, there’s certainly no shame in plying your trade in the second tier.

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