Manchester United are considering a surprise move for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.

United have been offered the chance to open talks over Hojbjerg, who Tottenham are willing to sell before Friday’s transfer deadline.

Atletico Madrid had a bid of £30million accepted earlier in the summer for the 28-year-old but the move collapsed after a failure to agree personal terms.

The Danish international recently also turned down the chance to join the Saudi Pro-League despite being offered a highly lucrative salary package of £45million net of tax over the term of his contract.

Hojbjerg joined Spurs on a five-year deal for £15million from Southampton in 2020, when he became Jose Mourinho’s first summer signing, and has been a key senior player up until this season.

He has made two substitute appearances so far in the Premier League under new head coach Ange Postecoglou, who has preferred a pairing of Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr.

It remains to be seen whether United progress talks although their manager Erik ten Hag has been urging them to sign another central midfielder.

However, it also appears that United need to raise funds through sales. Sources close to Bayern Munich have played down suggestions that head coach Thomas Tuchel is keen to sign Scott McTominay who can leave United if an appropriate fee is offered. United have quoted £45million to interested clubs for the Scot but will have to accept less.

Instead, Tuchel’s priority is to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah on a permanent deal, rather than a loan, with negotiations progressing for the 24-year-old.

Talks have taken place at United to sign Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat, who has appeared their top target, but an offer has not been made, as of yet, which suggests money needs to be brought into Old Trafford first.

Indeed, Amrabat’s representatives have grown frustrated at the lack of progress and are considering their options. Fiorentina appear to have taken the decision not to play the 27-year-old Moroccan international until the transfer window has closed.

Atletico have also shown interest in Amrabat but he has made it clear he prefers a move to the Premier League.

United have struggled in midfield since the start of the campaign and have also suffered a blow with new signing Mason Mount ruled out injured for three-to-five more weeks after damaging his hamstring.

United’s plans have also been complicated by an injury to Luke Shaw which has led them to look for an emergency left-back. Marc Cucurella, Marcos Alonso and Sergio Reguilon are on their target list.

Furious Nottingham Forest submit complaint over refereeing in Manchester United defeat

Club's owner Evangelos Marinakis fuming over the display of Stuart Attwell, ordering officials to submit complaint to referee body PGMOL.

Nottingham Forest have submitted an official complaint to referees’ body PGMOL after expressing their “anger” at the performance of Stuart Attwell and his officials in Saturday’s defeat by Manchester United.

Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis and head coach Steve Cooper are still furious in the aftermath of the club’s controversial 3-2 loss at Old Trafford.

Marinakis has instructed Forest officials to take their concerns to PGMOL chief Howard Webb after a number of poor decisions went against his team, with the Greek businessman now ready to take action over what he perceives are consistently poor standards.

Joe Worrall was sent off for a challenge on United captain Bruno Fernandes in the second half outside the area and Attwell had the decision backed by Var as the Forest skipper was adjudged to be the last man, although Willy Boly appeared to be a covering defender which could have reduced the sanction.

Marcus Rashford was then brought down by Forest midfielder Danilo while United substitute Scott McTominay was given just a yellow card for a kick towards the face of Cheikhou Kouyate.

Forest’s concerns over the performance of Attwell are understood to stem from the official’s display in a Championship game against Bournemouth back in the 2021/22 season when a penalty decision went against former forward Sam Surridge after an incorrect offside decision went against him.

Saturday’s game at Old Trafford was Attwell’s first Forest game since that match in May 2022.

It is also the second successive game at Old Trafford where an opposition manager has been frustrated over refereeing decisions, after Wolves striker Sasa Kaladjzic appeared to be fouled by United goalkeeper Andre Onana and no penalty was awarded, leaving Gary O’Neil baffled.

Marinakis was still fuming on Monday morning and the club have outlined their anger in an email sent to the PGMOL.

I think while of course we are leaving reddit behind it's worth considering doing the same, I had similar feelings about his piece and how misleading it was and I think the mod team over at Reddit did a good job at summarizing it

Copy pasted so no one has to go there:

After discussing over the course of several days, your mod team has reached the conclusion that steps must be taken as it relates to the tier guide following certain extraordinary reporting last week.

As some of you may have aware, Jamie Jackson, last week, broke the news that "Manchester United delay Mason Greenwood decision to consult World Cup players". That article seemed to follow a brief from the club as similar articles followed from BBC, Telegraph, and SkySport.

While BBC and Telegraph similarly said that the the club was taking time to consult with the women's team players, only Jamie specifically said (and later edited) this second paragraph:

The screenshot taken shortly after the article published

It has since edited to remove the French players, as seen here: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/aug/11/manchester-united-delay-mason-greenwood-decision-womens-world-cup-players

Your mod team has concerns regarding that second paragraph on multiple levels:

• Although the club is consulting with the women's team, it has been clarified by numerous sources (including the club itself), that the women's team will not be deciding whether Mason comes back. \[1\] \[2\]
• Actions have consequences. Due to the nature in which the article was written, the world's smartest thinkers (aka twitter folk), jumped on the chance to abuse the women relating to the 'decision' they had to make re: Greenwood's return. Some of the women caught in the crossfire included MUFC players competing for England in the World Cup. It has been reported that 'one agent of a Manchester United women’s player was exploring enlisting cybersecurity support for his client, due to supporters who are supportive of Greenwood saying things like: “We’re watching you, we’ll be coming for you,” and things like that.'
• The article was also poorly researched as it relates to openly available information. Neither Aïssatou Tounkara nor Estelle Cascarino were Manchester United players at the time of publication. Although the article was later corrected, the article lacked even that basic level of knowledge or editing. ​

Given the severity of the apparent errors in the article, and the resulting backlash from social media aimed specifically at the women's players, we are at this time demoting Jamie Jackson to Tier 5 and updating the Tier List accordingly.

As always, these tier rankings remain subject to reconsideration at future post-transfer-window tier reviews.

Best regards,

Your r/reddevils Mod Team

One of the US-based investment firms offering fresh investment at Manchester United earlier this year is now eyeing a potential deal at Chelsea.

Ares Management is believed to be in talks about offering investment at Stamford Bridge, with the Todd Boehly-led consortium open to receiving a capital injection.