John Obi Mikel has urged Manchester United to hand Unai Emery "the f***ing keys" and an open chequebook to tempt him away from Aston Villa. The former Chelsea midfielder would choose Emery over Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann, the two men most often linked with the job, with Michael Carrick still in charge despite leaving the Red Devils 16th in the Premier League.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick and club captain Bruno Fernandes have reportedly held private discussions to resolve recent tensions within the dressing room. The relationship between the pair came under scrutiny after the Portuguese playmaker was left as an unused substitute during the humiliating home defeat to Bournemouth.
Tottenham Hotspur have joined a quartet of Premier League heavyweights monitoring breakout Villarreal full-back Alex Freeman following his rapid rise in Spanish football this year. The north Londoners are actively scouting long-term right-back options amid growing uncertainty over first-choice defender Pedro Porro's future beyond this campaign.
Former Manchester United playmaker Jesse Lingard has been ordered to work away from his Corinthians team-mates over the coming days after sustaining rib injuries in Brazil. The 33-year-old attacking midfielder is currently undergoing close daily monitoring by club doctors as he battles to regain full fitness for their survival push.
Paul Scholes believes Bruno Fernandes can no longer be trusted as Manchester United captain and should move to Saudi Arabia after his 'unforgivable' criticism of Michael Carrick. Fernandes questioned the manager's tactics after the 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como and was then dropped for the Bournemouth game, with Nicky Butt claiming he has jeopardised his legacy.
Julian Nagelsmann is interested in becoming Manchester United's next manager and holds a key advantage over frontrunner Eddie Howe in the race to succeed Michael Carrick. Nagelsmann would cost nothing to appoint after leaving his Germany role in July, while United would have to pay Newcastle compensation to land Howe, with Carrick set to stay on for Saturday's trip to Chelsea.
Gary Neville has admitted he is stunned by Manchester United's decision to retain Michael Carrick as manager following a disastrous run of form. Despite intense pressure after a heavy home defeat, the club legend will remain in the dugout for this weekend's pivotal Premier League meeting with Chelsea.
Another change in the Old Trafford dugout doesn't look far away, and the decorated, no-nonsense Italian tactician is the outstanding candidate for the toughest job in football
Steven Gerrard has brutally criticised six Manchester United players, claiming they are no longer good enough to represent the historic club. The Liverpool legend spoke out following the Red Devils' humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth, which has left manager Michael Carrick fighting for his job.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has sparked controversy by suggesting he may no longer care about the club's current plight under Michael Carrick. The Portuguese playmaker was a high-profile omission from the starting lineup during the Red Devils' humiliating defeat to Bournemouth, leading to a cryptic social media reaction.
Paul Scholes believes Antonio Conte is the only viable candidate to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United. The club legend insists the volatile Italian is the perfect manager to shake up the struggling squad and return them to Premier League contention.
AC Milan are closely monitoring Bruno Fernandes following a complete breakdown in his relationship with Manchester United ahead of the January window. The Portugal midfielder could push for an imminent departure after publicly criticising the club's ambition and subsequently losing his place in the starting line-up under Michael Carrick.
Gary Neville has launched a blistering attack on the Manchester United squad, accusing several first-team stars of failing to live up to the professional standards required at Old Trafford. The former club captain did not hold back following a dismal week that saw the Red Devils humiliated by both Como and Bournemouth.
Michael Carrick’s tenure as Manchester United head coach appears to be reaching a breaking point following a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth. The Red Devils are considering Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann to replace Michael Carrick after a disastrous 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth.
Former Manchester United defender Ashley Young has warned his old club that appointing Antonio Conte as head coach could result in a complete disaster. The Italian manager has been heavily linked with the Old Trafford hot seat as pressure mounts on Michael Carrick following a string of poor results.
Michael Carrick insists he has not said farewell to Manchester United despite a humiliating 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth raising serious questions about his future. The under-fire manager admitted he is completely in the dark regarding a potential dismissal as the club endures their worst start to a season in four decades.
Gary Neville has severely criticised Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven for a reckless two-footed challenge during their damaging Premier League defeat to Bournemouth. The shocking tackle set the tone for a dismal afternoon, leaving manager Michael Carrick fighting to save his job as United hover above the relegation zone.
Jamie Carragher believes Manchester United must target Aston Villa boss Unai Emery if they decide to sack Michael Carrick. The former Liverpool defender praised the Spaniard's remarkable track record but suggested he needs a move to Old Trafford to conquer Europe.
Michael Carrick has strongly denied that his post-match lap of Old Trafford was an emotional farewell to Manchester United supporters, but the under-fire manager openly admitted that he is entirely unsure about his long-term future at the club following a humiliating 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth that extended their dismal winless run across all competitions to eight matches.
Harry Maguire has issued a scathing assessment of Manchester United's current standards, demanding his team-mates take individual responsibility for a disastrous run of form following a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth. The defender did not hold back after the Red Devils were dismantled at Old Trafford, admitting the club is currently miles away from where it needs to be.
Jamie Carragher believes several Manchester United stars are secretly relieved that Michael Carrick dropped Bruno Fernandes. The former defender insists that the constant on-pitch complaining from the talented playmaker has alienated his peers, leading to a fractured dressing room atmosphere that the manager is now desperately trying to fix ahead of a crucial clash today.
Michael Carrick has sent a clear message to his squad by dropping captain Bruno Fernandes for Manchester United's Premier League meeting with Bournemouth on Sunday. The bold selection call comes in the wake of a public spat following United's recent European disappointment.