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BETRAYAL: DAVID MOYES SAYS MAN UNITED DEVIATING FROM TRUE CLUB VALUES

David Moyes says Man Utd needed a long-term rebuild in 2013 and claims the club's managerial upheaval since Sir Alex Ferguson departed represents a departure from its historic values and culture of stability.

Betrayal: David Moyes Says Man United Deviating From True Club Values
Moyes Exposes United's Drift from Original Values

David Moyes thinks Manchester United needed a major overhaul when he took over from Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013. He also feels the changes at Old Trafford since then go against what the club used to believe in.

Before his return to Old Trafford with Everton this Monday, Moyes said his 11 months as United's manager didn't work for different reasons, but he's moved on. Even though he inherited a title-winning team from Ferguson, Moyes isn't shocked that United is still waiting for their 21st league title.

"I always thought it would take time to fix," he said. I realised early on it wasn't going to be quick. Also, it wasn't just about United's strength. Other teams like Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Arsenal were also strong and improving. I think those clubs played a big role because their quality was getting better.

Ruben Amorim is United's sixth permanent manager since Ferguson retired. He was under pressure before the team's recent better form. Moyes believes the frequent managerial changes show a culture shift at Old Trafford. Manchester United used to be different, he said. They had a great culture. They stuck with their managers, brought through their own young players, and had good values.

Sir Alex had great values at Manchester United, and those values took time to develop. It was always a club with brilliant values, understanding the importance of bringing young players through and developing them the right way.

Meanwhile, Amorim said the storm isn't over for United, even with their five-game unbeaten run in the league.

United has won against Sunderland, Liverpool, and Brighton and drawn with Nottingham Forest and Tottenham since their 3-1 loss at Brentford on September 27. It's encouraging, but Amorim isn't getting carried away. Eleven months ago, after United beat Everton 4-0 at Old Trafford, he warned that a storm would come. He was right, as United only won seven more league games last season and finished 15th.

If you look at the bottom of the league, the teams have a lot of points, so things can change quickly. “That’s why I don’t like to say the storm is over,” said Amorim. But we're more prepared for any storm now. We need to keep that urgency in every game.

It's my job, especially at our club, to always have that feeling, which gives me a sense of urgency in every training session. In the Premier League, everything can change so fast because any team can win.

When asked if United could extend their unbeaten run to 10 games, including matches against Everton, Crystal Palace, West Ham, Wolves, and Bournemouth, Amorim said, We need to focus on being six games unbeaten, but being unbeaten isn't enough.

I was frustrated after the last two draws. For us, it's not enough to be unbeaten. We didn't win the last two games, so I don't think we were unbeaten five games ago. In my mind, we're going into the third game without a win, and we didn't win the last two, so that's how I feel.

With Benjamin Sesko out for a few weeks due to a knee injury from the 2-2 draw with Spurs, Amorim was asked if he regretted loaning Rasmus Højlund to Napoli. It's hard to keep everyone happy at these clubs. Imagine Rasmus was here, and you'd say he'd have more playing time if Ben were injured, said Amorim. It's impossible to manage a dressing room like that, so we need to improve the academy kids so they can have a chance when there's an injury.

WEST HAM’S JANUARY OVERHAUL CONTINUES AS ANDREAS SCHJELDERUP TALKS FOLLOW CASTELLANOS AND PABLO

The Hammers are the busiest team in January. Discover the latest on the plan to pair Schjelderup with new signing Taty Castellanos.

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West Ham joins the race for Andreas Schjelderup

Gianluca Di Marzio reports that West Ham United are in the running to sign Andreas Schjelderup this month. The London club has already discussed a possible transfer for the attacker, since Nuno Espirito Santo wants to bring in wide players this month after getting strikers in the first few days of January.

West Ham United are trying hard this month to strengthen its team and improve its chances of avoiding relegation. The Hammers are currently 18th in the league, seven points from safety, so Nuno Espírito Santo has a tough job.

The Hammers have already signed Taty Castellanos from Lazio and Pablo from Gil Vicente, which fixes their striker problem. Callum Wilson will probably leave, since West Ham is talking about ending his contract early.

Espirito Santo will now focus on getting wide attackers, with plans to sign players for both wings. Fulham’s Adama Traore is a target, and the Hammers might be able to sign the Spanish winger. There are worries about Crysencio Summerville's form, so Espirito Santo might consider a different player to compete with him on the left.

Several players have been mentioned, with 21-year-old winger Andreas Schjelderup being the latest. The Benfica player is expected to leave this month, with growing interest from other clubs, including Italian side Parma.

West Ham have reportedly talked about signing the 21-year-old winger, with Benfica possibly viewing the Norwegian as expendable. If the Portuguese club gets a good offer, they might consider selling him, since the Norwegian might be interested in playing in the Premier League.

There might be some worries about joining West Ham given their difficult situation in the Premier League. But the 21-year-old winger might see this move as a chance to prove himself in the Premier League, meaning he might be open to joining the London team.

ASTON VILLA LAUNCH MOVE FOR MLS STARLET GOZO TO BOLSTER YOUTH RANKS

Aston Villa are looking to the MLS for its next star. Get the latest details on the enquiry for Real Salt Lake's Zavier Gozo.

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18-year-old Zavier Gozo is on Aston Villa's radar

Unai Emery and his team are on the hunt for fresh young talent, and now their search has brought them to Major League Soccer. According to transfer insider Matteo Moretto, Aston Villa recently reached out to Real Salt Lake about their promising forward, Zavier Gozo.

Villa’s interest in Gozo isn’t just talk—they actually contacted the staff in Utah to see what it would take to bring the 18-year-old to Birmingham. They see real potential in him and want to develop him in their academy. This isn’t just some distant scouting mission. It fits perfectly with Villa’s bigger strategy: sign top young players before their value skyrockets in Europe.

Gozo’s made a name for himself in Real Salt Lake’s youth system and has already broken into the first team. He’s also caught the eye of scouts across Europe with his performances for the USA U20s.

Talks are still early, but Villa clearly think Gozo could one day push for first-team minutes. Since Emery arrived, the club has put serious effort into signing young prospects. Bringing in a quick North American forward fits right in with the way they want to play. Fans will see this as another sign of Villa’s ambition to build a winning team for the long haul.

So, why does Emery want this American speedster? Gozo’s got the right tools for English football—he’s fast, direct, and can play out wide or through the middle. He loves running at defenders and creating chances, which is exactly what Emery wants from his wide players. Gozo’s already shown at MLS NEXT Pro and the senior MLS level that he’s got the energy and movement. Villa rely on counter-attacks. On top of that, he works hard off the ball, pressing from the front—something Emery always asks of his attackers.

Of course, there’s the question of whether Gozo’s ready for the physical side of the Premier League. The jump from MLS is tough, and he’ll probably need time with the U21s or maybe a loan before he’s ready for the first team.

Still, this move just makes sense for Villa’s future. Emery has proven he can develop raw talent into reliable players for his system. If they sign Gozo now, they get a young player they can shape without any rush for immediate results.

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