Manchester United weigh up move for winger Ruben Amorim snubbed, Andoni Iraola close to joining Crystal Palace - Paper Round
Published 08/05/2026 at 00:00 GMT+1
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Manchester United are weighing up a move for Lyon winger Afonso Moreira, who was previously snubbed by former Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim during his time at Sporting CP.
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Amorim brought the 21-year-old through at Sporting but only gave him 61 minutes of senior football before he left the club on loan.
He has since moved to Lyon, in a deal worth ÂŁ1.7 million, where he has enjoyed a memorable campaign.
"Manchester United are plotting a move for Lyon star Afonso Moreira, who Ruben Amorim brought through at Sporting Lisbon," reads the article in the Mirror.
"Moreira, 21, is enjoying an impressive debut season in France, having left Sporting for just €2m (£1.7m) last summer.
"The winger, who can play on both flanks, has racked up eight goals and 10 assists in 35 appearances across all competitions this campaign, helping Lyon reach the Europa League knockouts and sit third in Ligue 1. Moreira's value has skyrocketed over the course of this season and now United are weighing up a bid.
"According to Portuguese outlet A Bola, The Red Devils have identified Moreira in their search to sign a new left-winger in the summer transfer window. But United will face competition from clubs in Serie A and the Bundesliga."
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Lyon's Portuguese forward #17 Afonso Moreira reacts during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and Stade Rennais FC at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France on May 3, 2026.
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Iraola 'close' to joining Palace
Andoni Iraola is "close" to becoming Crystal Palace's new manager, reports The Sun.
The Bournemouth boss has been linked with Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle United, but appears to be Palace bound, replacing Oliver Glasner at the end of the season.
"Andoni Iraola is 'close' to joining Crystal Palace ahead of his imminent departure from Bournemouth, sensational reports suggest," states the outlet.
"According to El Chiringuito, however, the Spanish tactician is closing in on an agreement with Palace.
"It was also reported that Palace have made a lucrative offer to Iraola ahead of the summer transfer window.
"The FA Cup holders have also been linked with Villarreal manager Marcelino but he does not appear to be their first choice.
"Getting Iraola would be a massive coup for Palace and would show tremendous ambition from the powers that be.
"Man Utd had been keeping tabs on Iraola ever since former manager Ruben Amorim was sacked in January.
"But United seem likely to hire caretaker boss Michael Carrick on a full-time basis after he turned things around in just five months and sealed Champions League qualification."
Kvaratskhelia's brother impresses at Bayern
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s brother Tornike could have a future with Paris Saint-Germain's UEFA Champions League rivals Bayern Munich.
The Sun reports that the 16-year-old has held a successful trial with the Bavarians and could join permanently when he turns 18.
Tornike was in Munich where he witnessed his brother register an assist for Ousmane Dembele's opener, as PSG set up a final with Arsenal on May 30, live on TNT Sports and HBO Max.
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"Paris Saint-Germain superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s brother had an impressive trial with Bayern Munich, who appear keen to land him," writes the outlet.
"Tornike Kvaratskhelia is following in the footsteps of his older brother Khvicha, 25, having both started out at hometown club Dinamo Tbilisi.
"According to reporters Philipp Kessler and Manuel Bonke, Tornike, 16, was invited by Bayern on Tuesday for a tryout which went very well.
"Bayern are reportedly keen to sign the Dinamo ace but because Georgia is not part of the EU the German champions can’t have him until he turns 18."
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