Manchester United are also looking at:
🏴 Jarrad Branthwaite
🇧🇷 Murillo
🇳🇱 Micky van de Ven
🇫🇷 Castello Lukeba
United are preaching themselves to do a massive overhaul of their defense in the next transfer windows [@samuelluckhurst]
Manchester United remain CONFIDENT of signing Leicester City's midfielder Louis Page in January
Leicester are demanding around £15m and want him loaned back for the rest of the season [@GraemeBailey]
Manchester United are still in the HUNT for Louis Page despite missing out on a deadline day move for him. United believe they are WELL-PLACED to win the race for his signature, despite interest from Arsenal. [@RobDawsonESPN]
Manchester United have added Rennes defender Mahamadou Nagida to their left-back shortlist after being hugely impressed by the Cameroon international during an intensive scouting period @GraemeBailey
Manchester United are in the race to sign Ruud Nijstad. United have scouted the highly-rated, left-footed defender multiple times as they prepare a defensive overhaul.
Barcelona and Bayern a price around £33 [@telegraaf]
📽️ @barcafrh__
Ruud Nijstad, an 18-year-old left-sided centre-back, is attracting interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Manchester United
[@TheAthleticFC]
Manchester United are OPEN to bolstering their defence and attack in the winter transfer window. [@samuelluckhurst]
Ait Nouri
Zabarnyi/Bassey
Guirassy
Another LW or RB
Manchester United have IDENTIFIED Fulham defender Calvin Bassey as a January target, with Lisandro Martínez expected to leave
United scouts are impressed by the defender's physicality as the club look to strengthen the backline. [@footyinsider247]
Calvin Bassey is another option Manchester United are considering to strengthen their defence in January. [@GraemeBailey]
Didier Deschamps has REJECTED the chance to become Manchester United’s next manager.
United approached him as they consider replacing Michael Carrick, but he has informed the club he has no interest in the job. [@DailyMirror]
Manchester United have contacted former France manager Didier Deschamps as they actively look to replace Michael Carrick.
[@Santi_J_FM]
Manchester United are much LESS sold on Eddie Howe than perception would have it
Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeneß is HIGHLY rated by Manchester United [@MiguelDelaney]
Eddie Howe is Jason Wilcox’s preferred candidate should Carrick be sacked, with contact between the parties understood to have been made.
The former Newcastle manager is open to taking up the position, subject to negotiations. @JamieJackson___
Aston Villa are in advanced talks with Unai Emery over a NEW contract, despite recent links with United [@JPercyTelegraph]
Manchester United are NOT expected to appoint another interim manager if they decide to part ways with Carrick. [@RobDorsettSky]
Unai Emery is on Manchester United's five-man shortlist to replace Michael Carrick.
However, his desire to appoint his own sporting director and deal directly with club owners could clash with United's current structure. [@MailSport]
Manchester United are monitoring Galatasaray wonderkid Aleksey Batrakov (21) as a potential replacement for Bruno Fernandes!
He has a £50M release clause, with several European giants also interested.
[@caughtoffside]
📽️ @chestermanutd3
Julian Nagelsmann remains Manchester United’s TOP TARGET to replace Michael Carrick with a managerial change potentially coming in NOVEMBER
🗣️ Marcel Reif: “I think it’ll be Nagelsmann [to Man United]. He’s got a good reputation, and he’s ready.” @BILD
Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte have SUPPORT at Manchester United, while there are also some who wonder whether the club should be more aggressive by targetting Unai Emery or even Cesc Fabregas. [@LukeEdwardsTele]
Unai Emery is on Manchester United's five-man shortlist to replace Michael Carrick.
However, his desire to appoint his own sporting director and deal directly with club owners could clash with United's current structure. [@MailSport]
Important people at Manchester United consider Unai Emery as the IDEAL coach to BUILD the future of the club. [@FabrizioRomano]
Rayan Aït-Nouri is open to leaving Manchester City. Manchester United would like to sign him. Personal terms are not an issue
The main issue is the relationship between the two Manchester clubs. Aït-Nouri’s market is currently being explored
Manchester United have been OFFERED the chance to sign Rayan Aït-Nouri AGAIN in January!
Talks have reopened, City are open to a loan with a potential obligation to buy and value him at £30M.
Aït-Nouri is OPEN to the move
[@GraemeBailey]
Important people at Manchester United consider Unai Emery as the IDEAL coach to BUILD the future of the club. [@FabrizioRomano]
“If you ask me the manager who is MOSTLY appreciated by Manchester United, in terms of potential candidates, a manager they LOVE is for sure Unai Emery.” [@DAZNFootball]
ALEJANDRO BALDE 🇪🇸 IS OPEN TO LEAVING FC BARCELONA AS EARLY AS JANUARY
A departure during the next winter transfer window is therefore a possibility he's now considering.
🗞️ @mundodeportivo
Barcelona are ready to allow Alejandro Balde to leave on loan in January, with Manchester United among the clubs already spoken to about a potential move for the Spanish defender.
[@GraemeBailey]
📽️ @DionyOsebi
Eddie Howe is Jason Wilcox’s preferred candidate should Carrick be sacked, with contact between the parties understood to have been made.
The former Newcastle manager is open to taking up the position, subject to negotiations. @JamieJackson___
There is NO universal support for Eddie Howe to be given the Manchester United job
There is currently NO consensus behind the scenes that Howe would be United’s preferred candidate if things do not improve under Michael Carrick [@LukeEdwardsTele]
No agreement yet between Jean-Philippe Mateta and Crystal Palace over a contract 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍, with his current deal expiring in June 2027. 👀🇫🇷
Manchester United have already shown interest in the French striker.
[@NicoSchira]
Jean-Philippe Mateta wants to LEAVE Crystal Palace.
He challenged the one-year option in his contract in an attempt to leave on a free transfer, but an independent tribunal and FIFA ruled against him. He remains under contract with Palace @diarioas
Manchester United’s interest in Jarrad Branthwaite is GROWING, with the club VERY KEEN on signing the Everton CB
His new contract until 2030 strengthens Everton’s position, but a potential ownership change could influence his future [@MailSport]
Manchester United are looking to strengthen their defence and have IDENTIFIED Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite as a potential target for next summer. [@TyMarshall_MEN]

