Tuesday News (includes West Ham)

[Alan]

BBC

Signing Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has become an obsession for Barcelona president Joan Laporta, who is confident the Norway international, 25, will join the La Liga club in the future. (El Nacional - in Spanish), external

Manchester City are set to rival Liverpool for the free transfer signing of 25-year-old England and Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi next summer, when his contract is due to expire. (Mirror), external

Brentford have expressed interest in Borussia Dortmund's 19-year-old German full-back Almugera Kabar. (Bild - in German, subscription required), external

Everton will rebuff any approaches for England centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite in 2026 with the 23-year-old part of a long-term project at the club. (Talksport)

Scouts from Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid have all been watching Ajax's 17-year-old Belgian midfielder Jorthy Mokio. (Caughtoffside), external

Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, is keen to sign for Liverpool despite interest from Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Benfica presidential candidate Cristovao Carvalho says he will sack coach Bruno Lage and try to persuade former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to replace him should he be elected next month. (Sportbild - in German), external

Another Benfica presidential candidate Joao Noronha Lopes wants to bring Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim back to the Lisbon club, where he spent nine years as a player. (Times - subscription required)




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THE TIMES

The leading candidate to become Benfica's next president stepped up his pursuit to bring Ruben Amorim back to the club after watching the Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

THE SUN

Man Utd stars are losing faith in Ruben Amorim, with some of his players not sold on the controversial three at the back system, which the boss insists on.

Andre Onana could still have a future at Manchester United despite joining Turkish side Trabzonspor on loan for the season.

THE TELEGRAPH

Ruben Amorim retains the backing of Manchester United's hierarchy, who share the head coach's view that the club's worst start to a Premier League season for 33 years has masked some of the improvements in the team.

Manchester City have sacked a bar worker who served drinks at the Manchester derby on Sunday wearing a United shirt.

DAILY MIRROR

Manchester City are ready to rival Liverpool to sign Marc Guehi as a free agent next summer.

Ruben Amorim is fighting to retain the confidence of his Manchester United players following their derby debacle.

One of the candidates standing to become the next president of Benfica has vowed to make Jurgen Klopp the club's next manager if he is successful in next month's elections.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester United are backing Ruben Amorim for now, but players are losing confidence in his system amid a growing crisis at Old Trafford.

Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is set to be greeted by thousands of empty seats on his Champions League debut.

THE ATHLETIC

Strasbourg head coach Liam Rosenior expressed his disappointment with banners displayed by the club's fans that criticised striker Emanuel Emegha following the announcement of his pending move to Chelsea.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh gave under-fire boss Russell Martin his full support in a transatlantic heart to heart.

Scotland has been named the most football-mad country in Europe - for the third year running.




C&H

The Agent Links Which Could Scupper West Ham’s Nuno Bid

As reported by The West Ham Way yesterday, the next potential Hammers manager—Nuno Espirito Santo—is well known for wanting control over transfers at any club he manages.

The former Nottingham Forest boss is being strongly tipped to replace Graham Potter should West Ham decide to make a change.

But when Claret & Hugh discussed his possible arrival with a top transfer source, the feedback raised a potential red flag.

Mendes is the favoured agent of West Ham target Nuno Espirito Santo

“Nuno tries to use Jorge Mendes on every deal,” the insider told us, having been involved in multiple Premier League transfer negotiations.

This could prove problematic for some supporters, who are eager to see West Ham move away from a transfer model driven by favoured agents. After years of influence from figures like Mark Curtis and Will Salthouse, the Fan Advisory Board’s recent vote of no confidence explicitly called for the club to cut ties with such practices. It is however, unlikely such a marriage of convenience would deter the Hammers owners from making the appointment of Nuno if he were to be approached for the job.

That said, there was at least one note of encouragement. Our insider described Espirito Santo as “a talented coach” and, while dismissing the chances of West Ham appointing José Mourinho or Kieran McKenna, he did not rule out Nuno as a serious option.

West Ham already have a Mendes client having signed Mateus Fernandes from Southampton last month.

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