Top stories and rumors from Wednesday’s newspapers…
PREMIER LEAGUE
Michael Carrick not expected to be supported by Manchester United hierarchy in the January transfer market – The sun
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Sky Sports’ Rob Dorsett reports that Ruben Amorim’s sacking will not affect Manchester United’s transfer window, but believes the club are unlikely to spend in January.
Manchester United have made PSG boss Luis Enrique one of their primary targets as they search for the next permanent manager – The Mirror
Thomas Frank personally talked to Conor Gallagher to convince him to move to Tottenham amid interest from Aston Villa – The Telegraph
Rio Ferdinand believes that Benjamin Sesko could be the most improved player below Michael Carrick at Manchester United – Daily Mail
Chelsea forced the head of the club’s medical service, Brice Cavanaghto sit in the technical area during the games afterwards Enzo Maresca allegedly ignored advice regarding injured players – Daily Mail
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Pedro Neto talks about how the Chelsea players reacted to the departure of Enzo Maresca.
RB Leipzig are preparing for bids for the Premier League Ian Diomande as they finalize a deal for the 19-year-old winger Suleiman Saniwhich was also of interest to Manchester City and Tottenham – Daily Mail
Nottingham Forest are interested in Marcus Tavernier of Bournemouthbut the Cherries insist the player is not for sale – Daily Mail
Newcastle are considering a shock return for Matt Targettwho is currently on loan at Middlesbroughnext Tino Livramento hamstring injury – The sun
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Rangers will face competition from English and German clubs to sign Sunderland’s Dan Neill – Scottish sun
EFL
A number of Championship clubs have been alerted to a positive start Tom Lawrence he made in the A-League for Perth Glory – Daily Mail
Manchester United striker Ethan Wheatley is in talks with Bradford City on loan after being recalled from a spell at Northampton Town – Daily Mail
EUROPEAN FOOTBALL
Jude Bellingham he hit back at suggestions that he had fallen out with his ex Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso on social networks – Daily Mail
Xabi Alonso was undermined by his players during his time in charge at Real Madrid – The Guardian
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Sky Sports Chief Correspondent Kaveh Solhecol explains why Xabi Alonso’s tenure at Real Madrid has come to an end and where his future could lie in the future.
Ex Chelsea and Leicester City midfielder He’s sleeping is progressing in negotiations to sign for the Turkish side Fenerbahçe – The Athletic
Timo Werner approaches the exit door for RB Leipzigwith a move to the MLS side Earthquakes in San Jose approaching – The Athletic