Top articles in Wednesday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…
premier league
Michael Carrick will not be supported by Manchester United hierarchy in January transfer window – The Sun
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Sky Sports’ Rob Dorsett says Manchester United’s transfer business will not be affected by Ruben Amorim’s sacking, but believes the club are unlikely to spend money in January.
Manchester United have identified PSG manager Luis Enrique as one of their key targets in their search for their next permanent manager – The Mirror
Thomas Frank has held private talks with Conor Gallagher to persuade him to join Tottenham amid interest from Aston Villa, the Telegraph reports.
Rio Ferdinand believes Benjamin Sesco could be the player who improves the most under Michael Carrick at Manchester United – Daily Mail
Chelsea force club medical director Bryce Kavanagh to sit in the technical area during matches after manager Enzo Maresca allegedly ignored advice regarding injured players – Daily Mail
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Pedro Neto talks about how Chelsea players reacted to Enzo Maresca’s departure.
RB Leipzig are preparing for a Premier League bid for Yann Diomande as they finalize a deal for 19-year-old winger Suleiman Sani, who has also attracted interest from Manchester City and Tottenham – Daily Mail
Nottingham Forest are interested in Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier, but Cherries insist the player is not for sale – Daily Mail
Newcastle are considering a surprise return for Matt Targett, currently on loan at Middlesbrough, following Tino Livramento’s hamstring injury – The Sun
scottish football
Rangers face competition from English and German clubs to sign Sunderland’s Dan Neil – The Scottish Sun
EFL
Tom Lawrence has made a strong start in the A-League for Perth Glory, a number of Championship clubs have been told – Daily Mail
Manchester United striker Ethan Wheatley is in talks with Bradford City over a loan move after being recalled from his stint at Northampton Town – Daily Mail
european soccer
Jude Bellingham hits back at social media accusations of falling out with former Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso – Daily Mail
Xabi Alonso was undermined by players during his time as Real Madrid manager – The Guardian
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Sky Sports’ chief correspondent Kabe Solgecol explains why Xabi Alonso’s spell at Real Madrid has come to an end and where his future lies.
Former Chelsea and Leicester City midfielder N’Golo Kante is in contract talks with Turkish side Fenerbahce – The Athletic reporter
Timo Werner is close to leaving RB Leipzig and moving to MLS side San Jose Earthquakes – The Athletic reporter
