United want him in place for Chelsea’s visit on SundayNegotiations held with Sporting in search for solutionManchester United’s push to appoint Rúben Amorim as their manager is being held up by negotiations with Sporting regarding his 30-day notice period.United have informed the Portuguese champions of an intent to pay Amorim’s €10m (£8.3m) …

INTERVIEW BY DAVID COVERDALE: On the day Ruud van Nistelrooy was asked to take temporary charge of United, one of his former strike partners was busy preparing for his own new challenge.

He spent nine seasons in the Premier League and enjoyed his most productive spell at Selhurst Park. The ex-midfielder netted 16 times in 169 games for the club.

JOHN McGARRY AND CALUM CROWE: The word is that Steaua will look to cash in on their captain next summer and Philippe Clement is said to be among the player's many admirers.

DOMINIC KING IN CALIFORNIA: The home of Sir Michael Stoute is part of Newmarket folklore but it has been impossible not to walk past it recently and feel an overwhelming sense of sadness.

CHRIS FOY: Rugby is a sport which doesn't do a great job of selling itself and generating box-office hype, but the job has been done by someone who is not in any marketing department.

Valencia's LaLiga match against Real Madrid on Saturday is at risk of postponement following horrendous floods in the Spanish city, according to reports.

The loosehead prop, who has been absent since injuring his foot against the All Blacks in July, branded the traditional Maori dance 'ridiculous' in a post on X.

Several Sporting players have reportedly expressed their frustrations with Amorim as the 39-year-old prepares to leave the Portuguese champions just nine matches into the new league season.

LIV Golf has been urged to consider making some major changes.

Katie Boulter overcame Wang Xiyu in straight sets at the Hong Kong Open.

Daniil Medvedev let his frustrations get the better of him at the Paris Masters.

England prop Joe Marler has labelled New Zealand's Haka as "ridiculous" and "inappropriate" ahead of the first autumn international on Saturday, before deleting his X account