The team from Istanbul knocked St Patrick’s Athletic out of the Conference League in the summer and sit seventh place in the Super Lig.

The forward has impressed the Manchester United coach in contrast to Marcus Rashford, whose absence continues.

Last year Madrid ended City's hopes of retaining the Champions League as they won in a penalty shoot-out at the Etihad in the quarter-finals.

Evan Ferguson has garnered interest from a number of clubs with Chelses now throwing their hat in the ring.

Meanwhile, Ajax made sure of a place in the Europa League playoffs as they beat Galatasaray 2-1 at home on Thursday and went above the Turkish league leaders in the final group standings

Goals from Diogo Dalot and Kobbie Mainoo ensured United finished comfortably in the top eight of the table, ensuring they avoid an extra round of games next month.

The 27-year-old has not played for the club since a 2-1 Europa League victory at Viktoria Plzen on December 12

In other transfer news, Arsenal have had a significant bid for Ollie Watkins rejected by Aston Villa, after identifying the England striker as a priority target

The forward was again omitted from the 21-man squad seeking to avoid a play-off tie and secure a last-16 spot in Romania.

Arne Slot’s side rank top for goals scored (54), shots per game (17.8), and second for possession (58.3%). Bournemouth, though, may just prove their toughest test of the season so far as they come up against one of the Premier League’s best centre-back partnerships.

It's a blessed relief for Premier League scriptwriters that Ruben Amorim has ditched the measured tones of the tight-trousered modern coach and gone pure Jose.

Shaw’s return to the fold comes as a boost for United, who are seeking to bolster the left by bringing in Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu before Monday’s transfer deadline.

Amorim does not have individual discussions with Rashford.

Burning desire or wing on a prayer for Darragh? And Cork City skipper Eva Mangan torn between UK offers and home comforts.

18-year-old Heaven rejected a new contract at the Gunners.

Ruben Amorim has the left 27-year-old out of the matchday squad in all but one of United’s last 11 matches in all competitions.

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MUST has urged Ratcliffe and Ineos to show restraint, warning significant changes to ticket pricing and policy could lead to “outright rebellion”.

Sandro Tonali sets the tone, Manchester City debutants have mixed fortunes and Brighton must find their edge.

The Manchester United boss questioned the forward’s commitment after the Premier League win at Fulham.