Manchester United chiefs Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox are set to remain at the club even if Michael Carrick is sacked, according to reports on Wednesday. Here are the top stories and transfer rumours from the day’s newspapers.
Michael Carrick and Manchester United
If Carrick stays on at Old Trafford, the club could look to appoint additional coaching support. Bayern Munich assistant Aaron Danks is one option that was considered in the summer.
Kieran McKenna still has admirers at Manchester United if Carrick is sacked. However, the club are unlikely to turn to the young coach given the current situation at Old Trafford.
Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly close to agreeing a deal with Manchester United, ahead of a meeting in Monaco involving INEOS.
Premier League transfer talk
Manchester United are eyeing Calvin Bassey, Jarrad Branthwaite and Nathan Collins as potential centre-back options in the January transfer window.
Arsenal are considering a potential January swoop for Real Madrid forward Endrick. The Gunners are also looking at Alex Baena, Antonio Nusa and Junior Kroupi as potential winger signings should they make a move in the new year.
Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Chelsea are all monitoring Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi ahead of a potential January move.
Pierre Sage is not expected to return to Lens if he is sacked by Crystal Palace, as he plans to take a break from football.
Elsewhere in England
League Two side Fleetwood Town will receive over £1m following James Hill’s first senior England call-up.
LaLiga
Endrick is looking for a loan exit from Real Madrid in January, with Roma and Sporting both interested in the Brazil forward.
Scotland
Former Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy has rejected a return to management with Ligue 1 side Le Havre.