Eddie Howe is the leading candidate identified by Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox to replace Michael Carrick if the club decides to change manager, according to the Guardian.
Wilcox is understood to believe Howe’s extensive Premier League experience puts him ahead of the other potential targets being considered.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler could be interested in taking the “next step” in his career at the end of the season, reports the Daily Express.
Meanwhile, the Daily Telegraph says managerial candidates in contention to succeed Carrick believe Manchester United’s dressing room is “out of control”, with players who “talk too much”.
Carrick has also refused to rule out removing Bruno Fernandes as captain. The Manchester United manager has told his squad to end their public criticism of one another and make their contribution on the pitch instead, the Daily Telegraph reports.
Premier League
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, 33, remains fully focused on his future at the Bernabeu despite reported interest from Tottenham, according to Bild.
Jadon Sancho, 26, is a free agent and wants to meet Getafe’s manager before deciding whether to join the Spanish club on a deal running until the end of the season, reports the Daily Telegraph.
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka will undergo an MRI scan today on his thigh injury, although the Sun says he is certain to be out for weeks.
Former Arsenal sporting director Edu has taken up a new role with Northampton Town, who are 23rd in League Two, according to the Mirror.
Scottish football
Rangers midfielder Nico Raskin says he has too much respect for the club to try to force a move away from Ibrox, reports the Daily Record.
Martin O’Neill has rejected suggestions that Celtic are a Jekyll and Hyde team who are out of their depth in Europe, according to the Daily Record.
Rangers are considering a January move for Swedish winger Oskar Fallenius, reports the Scottish Sun.
European football
Spain forward Dani Olmo has no plans to leave Barcelona, despite being linked with Bayern Munich. Sky Sports in Germany reports that the 28-year-old intends to remain with the Catalan club.
Atletico Madrid are willing to consider activating the 25m euro (£21m) option to make Canada forward Jonathan David’s loan move from Juventus permanent. However, no final decision has been made, according to Sky Sports in Germany.
Formula 1 and golf
Max Verstappen has described the bumps at the Circuit of the Americas as “unacceptable” and warned they could cause spinal problems, reports the Times.
Tyrrell Hatton has left the struggling LIV Golf League and will return to the DP World Tour full-time. The move is expected to ease concerns for Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald, says the Daily Telegraph.
