Manchester United set to save £10m as Amorim nears AC Milan move; top transfer stories

Manchester United are poised to save up to £10 million in compensation as manager Ruben Amorim reportedly edges closer to a move to AC Milan, according to Tuesday's newspaper round-up. The potential saving stems from a clause in Amorim's contract that reduces the payout if he leaves for a specific club. Meanwhile, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea are tracking Moroccan teenage midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, while Chelsea have also set their sights on Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix.

In other transfer news, former Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is considering a move to Major League Soccer after receiving an offer from Chicago Fire, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Newcastle United's head of recruitment, Steve Nickson, is set to leave the club after 15 years of service, as reported by The Athletic.

West Ham United's majority shareholder Daniel Kretinsky has insisted the club does not need to sell its best players despite relegation, amid speculation around Jarrod Bowen and Mateus Fernandes. However, Manchester United's pursuit of Fernandes could collapse after the club warned West Ham it would not be held to an £80 million valuation, with negotiations described as tense.

At the World Cup, former England manager Gareth Southgate revealed he turned down a punditry role during the tournament to avoid being a distraction. Meanwhile, Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk criticized hydration breaks at the World Cup, suggesting they are being exploited as an advertising opportunity.