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Manchester United will be eager to maintain their momentum when they return from the international break to face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. With manager Ruben Amorim keen to push his side up the Premier League table, the Red Devils will look to build on their dominant 3-0 victory over Leicester City. Meanwhile, their opponents come into the game on the back of a thrilling 4-2 win against Ipswich Town. However, Forest’s preparations may be affected by their FA Cup quarterfinal tie just days before this Premier League clash, potentially giving United an edge.
In the transfer market, Manchester United remain interested in Xavi Simons, with reports from Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg suggesting that the club continues to monitor the RB Leipzig playmaker. The 21-year-old Dutch international has frequently been linked with a move to the Premier League, yet a deal has never come to fruition. Leipzig are reportedly open to letting him go for a fee of around €80 million (£67 million), making his potential transfer a talking point ahead of the summer window.
United’s recruitment plans don’t stop there, as Amorim is also keen on reinforcing the squad with a new striker. The club is said to be keeping a close watch on Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike as they assess their attacking options. If Simons were to join, he could add a creative spark to United’s midfield, but further signings would still be necessary to strengthen the squad.
As the clash with Nottingham Forest approaches, United will hope their extra preparation time proves beneficial. Amorim’s men will aim to take full advantage of any fatigue in the opposition ranks, using their recent form as a springboard to climb the table and stay in contention for a strong finish to the season.
