Overview
- Amorim said United must "play a little bit different," hinting at flexibility from his usual 3-4-2-1 for the trip to Villa Park.
- United are without Noussair Mazraoui, Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo for AFCON, with Casemiro suspended and Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt still out.
- Reports identify Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo as a leading January target, with a £65m release clause due to activate and competition from Premier League rivals; Ghana’s non-qualification for AFCON means he would be available if signed.
- Coverage in Manchester indicates the club will listen to offers for Joshua Zirkzee, Manuel Ugarte and Tyrell Malacia to help fund incoming deals.
- Napoli director Giovanni Manna urged caution over links to Kobbie Mainoo, and ex-United midfielder Scott McTominay was booked in a late scuffle during Napoli’s Supercoppa win over AC Milan.