Transfer notebook: Man United consider club legend as replacement for Ten Hag, update on Nwaneri's future at Arsenal, Newcastle could revive interest in former striker's target

Manchester United would consider putting Ruud van Nistelrooy in caretaker charge if they decide to sack Erik ten Hag.

As talkSPORT reported on Monday, Ten Hag will remain in charge at least until Sunday's trip to Aston Villa.

But a repeat of last weekend's woeful performance against Tottenham at Villa Park will leave the new hierarchy at Old Trafford with an important decision to make ahead of the international break.

While the former England boss Gareth Southgate is likely to be one of the main contenders to replace Ten Hag, promotion of assistant boss and club legend Van Nistelrooy as a short-term option.

Van Nistelrooy, who turned down the Burnley manager's job to rejoin, was drawn attention. united man In the summer, he was much less visible on the touchline during the Spurs debacle than in previous games.

Senior United sources insist the board is calm about the situation, but the expectation within the dressing room is that a change will be made unless results improve quickly.

he is a gunner

Arsenal They have hopes of becoming a teenage prodigy Ethan Nwaneri tied to a long-term contract.

Nwaneri debuted with Mikel Arteta At just 15 years old, he became the youngest player in Premier League history.

17 year old mercury is so appreciated by Arteta that when Arsenal were chasing the winning goal against Leicester on Saturday, he was taken off the bench ahead of the more experienced team. Gabriel Jesus.

Enfield-born Nwaneri cannot sign a new contract until he turns 18 in March, but talks are already underway and he is willing to commit to the Gunners.

The search for the Newcastle striker

Newcastle are considering reviving their interest in Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin in January.

The Magpies have made numerous attempts to sign Calvert-Lewin, most recently this summer when they balked at Everton's £40m asking price.

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However, the 27-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, so the Toffees' valuation is expected to plummet when the transfer window reopens in the New Year.

Eddie Howe He remains a big admirer of Calvert-Lewin and there are concerns that Newcastle could fall short in attack.

Burst hammers

western ham sources have downplayed a locker room altercation between the coach Julen Lopetegui and extreme Mohammed Kudus.

Kudus responded angrily after being criticized by Lopetegui before being sent off at half-time during Saturday's 1-1 draw at Brentford.

But the Spaniard, who has won just one of his first six Premier League games as manager, is understood to have been encouraged that the Ghanaian's passionate reaction showed he cared.

West Ham were 1-0 down when Kudus got hooked and salvaged a much-needed point after their disappointing start to the season.