23rd October TRANSFERS AND RUMOURS

Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox appears to prefer appointing ex-Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe if the club sack manager Michael Carrick.

Talksport - 23rd October

Manchester United would consider Julian Nagelsmann if they part ways with Carrick and the former Bayern Munich and Germany boss is keen on the role.

Telegraph - subscription required - 23rd October

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is also among Manchester United's dream candidates to replace Carrick.

i news - 23rd October

Manchester United have opened talks with former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Antonio Conte about the possibility of returning to the Premier League.

La Repubblica - in Italian - 23rd October

Manchester United, external would likely have to pay a world record fee if they want to replace Carrick with Fabian Hurzeler and prise the German away from Brighton.

Telegraph - subscription required - 23rd October

However, Brighton boss Hurzeler would not be interested in the Manchester United job if it became available.

Talksport - 23rd October

Arsenal are targeting a potential move for Atletico Madrid and Spain's World Cup-winning winger Alex Baena, 25, in the January window.

FootballTransfers - 23rd October

Arsenal are also monitoring Monza striker Gustavo Varela, 21, with Napoli and Benfica also interested in the Portuguese player.

Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian - 23rd October

Brazil defender Gleison Bremer is wanted by Bayer Leverkusen and the 29-year-old could leave Juventus in January.

Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian - 23rd October