The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…

Man Utd latest

Ruben Amorim’s compensation package took the total cost for Man Utd to hire and fire him to nearly £27m, with the Portuguese leaving with a £10m pay off – Daily Mail

Man Utd are aiming to replace caretaker boss Darren Fletcher with a more experienced option – either permanent or interim – in time for next week’s Manchester derby – The Sun

Oliver Glasner is the early frontrunner to replace Ruben Amorim at Manchester United following the sacking of the Portuguese head coach – The Telegraph

Fulham are braced for an approach from Manchester United for manager Marco Silva as he stalls on signing a new contract – The Sun

Names in the frame to replace Ruben Amorim include Oliver Glasner, Enzo Maresca, Laurent Blanc, Xavi, Mauricio Pochettino and Zinedine Zidane – but the Man Utd bosses are split on whether to make a permanent appointment now or wait until the summer – The Mirror

The Man Utd hierarchy were unimpressed with Ruben Amorim’s criticism of Patrick Dorgu and youngsters Harry Amass and Chido Obi – The Sun

Ruben Amorim’s sacking could provide Marcus Rashford with a route back to playing for Man Utd – The Mirror

Elsewhere in the Premier League…

Edu Gaspar’s future as head of global football with Nottingham Forest is in doubt, with the club facing a relegation battle and concerns raised over signings – Daily Mail

West Ham are continuing their recruitment drive this January after sending an offer to Al Nassr for their Brazilian goalkeeper Bento – Daily Mail

Callum Wilson is considering his position at West Ham, who have splashed out on two new strikers – Daily Mail

Newcastle United are among the clubs to have checked on Wolves’ emerging star Mateus Mane – Daily Mail