Ruben Amorim appeared to have a cheeky dig at Manchester United manager Michael Carrick after he beat his old team 4-2 with AC Milan on Saturday.

The two teams met in a pre-season friendly at Tarczynski Arena in Poland. Amorim got the last laugh against his former employers despite seeing his team fall behind twice, to goals from Harry Maguire and Patrick Dorgu.

Those goals weren’t enough to secure victory, however, as Samuel Chukwueze, AlphadjoCisse, Goncalo Ramos and Ruben Loftus-Cheek completed a remarkable turnaround. On the day, the Italians deserved to emerge with a win.

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When walking through the mixed zone following the pre-season win, Amorim was met by fans waiting to take pictures with him, as well as familiar media faces. Simon Stone, a BBC Sport reporter, had a brief encounter with the Portuguese tactician.

They shared a warm greeting before the journalist let Amorim know that his explosive press conferences were missed. After laughing off the comment, the 41-year-old then remarked: “More boring now.”

Of course, the man who now sits in Amorim’s seat at those press conferences is Michael Carrick. The former Red Devils midfielder is seen as a more composed and calm customer than Amorim proved to be at times.

He originally took over the role in January on a temporary basis, before being handed a permanent deal in the summer as Man Utd secured Champions League football.

Amorim Still ‘Loves Manchester United’ Despite Struggles

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Speaking in his post-match interview, the ex-United boss confirmed he still has positive feelings towards the English giants, despite how his spell at the club went.

When asked if it felt like he got revenge on his old team, he said (per Express Sport): “No, it’s a normal game. Since I signed with Milan, I haven’t felt anything about Manchester United. I’m just proud to have been at Manchester United and I still love Manchester United, but after signing with Milan, I don’t feel anything negative about anything because I’m very happy.

“I’m where I should be. So I just want to continue here. I wanted to win a game in pre-season to give our fans a good image.”

The 4-2 success was actually Amorim’s first victory since being appointed by the San Siro club earlier this summer. He started his tenure with the seven-time European champions with draws against Celtic and Inter Milan, before being beaten 3-0 by Chelsea.

Everton are said to be ready to make a move for Arsenal favourite Ben White as soon as a key domino drops. The Toffees have been pretty busy this summer, signing Brennan Johnson, Merlin Rohl, Tyrique George, Hayden Hackney and Christian Norgaard.

David Moyes is sensing an opportunity to take the next step to European qualification after seeing his side come pretty close but ultimately fall short last term. But the Scot clearly wants defensive reinforcements, particularly on the right, amid confirmed interest in Celtic’s Alistair Johnston.

That interest is now said to have cooled due to the Bhoys wanting to keep hold of the reliable full-back until late in the window due to their Champions League qualifiers, while there is also said to be a significant gap between the two sides’ valuations of the Canadian international.

In the meantime, Everton appear to be shopping elsewhere, and according to Football Insider, they are lining up a move for Arsenal star White. Arsenal are said to be pushing for a deal to sign Aston Villa defender Konsa, who can play both as a centre-back or a right-back, which means he is effectively a White replacement.

That means White could become available, and the report claims the Toffees are lining up a move for the England international should the Konsa domino drop. Arsenal also have Jurrien Timber who can play on the right or as a centre-back, while Villa are said to be pushing for a deal to land Aaron Wan-Bissaka from West Ham to cover the right.

Everton currently have Jake O’Brien and Nathan Patterson, who can play on the right. Moyes appears to want a defender with a little more experience that he can also use centrally, but a move for White is not without risk due to the defender’s troubled recent injury history.

White games missed through injury during last five seasons

• 2025/26 – 13
• 2024/25 – 29
• 2023/24 – 2
• 2022/23 – 0
• 2021/22 – 2

White ticks a major Moyes box

White’s hard-working approach is something Moyes would love. Arteta has said previously: “Ben is a really talented player, he’s a fighter. He trains like he’s playing the Champions League final. That’s why he’s come a long way in such a short time in his career.”

Arteta added recently: “I’m very happy that we have Ben White back in the best version of himself. His attitude has been so positive, so good. When given the opportunity, you take it.” White may well have gone to the World Cup this summer, but injury scuppered his chances later in the season.

Everton are also looking at a deal to sign iconic right-back Kyle Walker this summer, as they look to replace Seamus Coleman.

West Ham are now said to be eyeing young talent Daniel Job as they look to add real depth out wide. It has been a busy summer for the Hammers, who were always expecting to lose a big chunk of talent following their relegation from the Premier League.

The likes of Crysencio Summerville and Mateus Fernandes have left the club, but the work is ongoing to replace those players, with Manor Solomon signed, while Arne Engels is on his way into the club from Celtic.

That deal will cost the Hammers £22million, and there is no doubt that the midfielder will be signed to replace Fernandes, while the Iron are said to be in talks with Arsenal over the potential signing of Reiss Nelson as they look to add depth out wide.

But the recruitment won’t end there, and fresh reports have claimed West Ham are interested in an up-and-coming winger in Daniel Job. The Kongsvinger winger has been impressing in the Norwegian league this season, scoring seven and assisting eight in the league, and the season is still ongoing. The Nigerian has 15 goal contributions in just 16 league games so far.

Norwegian outlet SportExpressen have reported: “West Ham have made a €4m offer for 20-year-old Kongsvinger winger Daniel Job.” That works out as around £3.4million, which would actually make the 20-year-old a more expensive investment than Nelson, who will reportedly only cost around £3million.

West Ham’s ins and outs this summer

• In: Manor Solomon, Beaver Lamadrid, Arne Engels (pending medical)
• Out: Mateus Fernandes, Crysencio Summerville, Freddie Potts, Callum Marshall

What Nuno Espirito Santo has said about West Ham’s transfer needs

Speaking last week, West Ham boss Santo said: “Everybody is aware that we need players in the squad, we need to get things, but we are taking our time, so we are not making mistakes, but we are delighted with the way the players are working on a daily basis.

“Who comes must bring us something different and improve us. I think we can afford some time (but) not too much. I will speak internally (about the need for new signings), and we are aware of that, but we are taking time and nailing our decision is crucial for this.”

What has been said about Job’s talent

Kongsvinger coach Johan Wennberg said of Job ahead of this season: “I have very great faith that [Daniel Job] will become a very good and important player for us.” He has since added: “I couldn’t be more proud of him as a player. I’ve never seen anything like it, and I’ve hardly seen him lose the ball since he came.”

The club’s sporting director, Espen Nystuen, has said: “He is a diamond that we hope we can polish and refine a little so that it becomes good.”