Manchester United ’s interest in Jarrad Branthwaite has not faded as the Everton defender remains a key target under incoming manager Ruben Amorim. The Red Devils had two bids rejected by the Toffees for the centre-back over the summer, with the offers of up to £50m not enough to tempt the Merseyside club into a sale.

Manchester United-bound Ruben Amorim inspired Sporting Lisbon to a 4-1 Champions League victory over Manchester City in his final home game in charge.City went ahead courtesy of Phil Foden but Sporting hit back with Viktor Gyokeres’ hat-trick,

Future Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will take on Manchester City on match week four of the Champions League. Elsewhere, former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso is poised to return to Anfield, while Aston Villa will attempt to retain top spot in the table.