Manchester United were brought back down to earth in midweek with a 2-0 loss to Arsenal. It was Ruben Amorim's first taste of defeat in charge of the club after winning two of his first three games.
Attention swiftly turns to today and United will look to replicate their city rivals in dispatching Nottingham Forest. Nuno Espirito Santo's men have started the season well and currently sit seventh, but have lost three of their last four games.
Amorim will be hoping for a reaction from his players after the defeat in north London. As always, the loss has led to intense transfer speculation linking big players with big money moves to Old Trafford ahead of January.
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So, with that being said, MEN Sport has taken a look at two latest rumours that should excite United fans as we get closet to the transfer window reopening...
Alphonso Davies' agent, Nick Househ, has reportedly been left furious by Bayern Munich's attitude during contract talks with the left-back that he is now listening to offers from Manchester United and Real Madrid.
German journalist Christian Falk has claimed that United may not be as far out of the picture as it first appeared. It's reported that meetings with United, and Real, are now planned for January.
Davies' current deal at the Allianz Arena expires in June meaning United will be able to seal a pre-contract agreement with the rapid wing-back in January.
MEN Sport says: "This could be perfect for United. Luke Shaw's recent injury setback and continued question marks over Tyrell Malacia
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