Top articles in Friday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…
michael carrick
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is said to be reluctant to give Michael Carrick the permanent Old Trafford managerial job, with the Manchester United manager expected to play a pivotal role in the decision.
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Michael Carrick has refused to confirm whether he will become Manchester United manager at the end of this season.
Michael Carrick met with Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Carrington on Monday, but it remains unclear whether he will be offered a permanent role at Manchester United. United want to wait until Champions League football is secured – Daily Mail
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premier league
Aston Villa are monitoring Manchester City’s James Trafford as potential replacement for Emiliano Martinez – The Times
Manchester United rate Carlos Baleva’s overall stats as a good fit for the team in terms of ground coverage, gaining possession and passing – Reporter from The Athletic
Tottenham have been fined €10,000 (approximately £8,656) and given a warning by UEFA following an incident during the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 defeat to Atletico Madrid 7-5 on aggregate – Evening Standard
Tottenham are happy with Joao Parinha but want to renegotiate their €30m buy-option deal with Bayern Munich to a lower price – Sky in Germany
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european soccer
Bernardo Silva and Pedro Neto under consideration at Barcelona – Mundo Deportivo