Manchester United have moved closer to signing a new manager to succeed Michael Carrick, the current coach, whose stock has fallen sharply following a collapse in results in the recent period.
Manchester United are hopeful Marcus Rashford will be fit for their trip to Liverpool a week on Sunday after the forward began a new treatment programme on a groin problem. The 29-year-old has missed United's last six games, but a visit to a specialist in Dublin has given the club fresh optimism ahead of a clash against the rivals he has so often hurt.
Dejan Kulusevski has revealed he turned down a knee transplant over the summer and admitted he was disappointed by people at Tottenham during his long injury nightmare. The Sweden international, who spent more than 500 days on the sidelines, says many at the club were sceptical about his recovery, but insists he has to forgive everything as he prepares for his international comeback.
Michael Carrick, the manager of Manchester United, faces the threat of dismissal from his post amid a decline in results and his presence in the relegation zone of the English Premier League.
Harry Kane believes Manchester United would be getting a fantastic manager in Mauricio Pochettino, with Michael Carrick expected to be sacked during the international break. The England captain, who worked under the Argentine for five years at Tottenham, says Pochettino had a big impact on his career and insists he cannot speak highly enough of his former boss.
Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has escaped unhurt after crashing a £300,000 Ferrari into a barrier at around 70mph during a track day at the Nurburgring in Germany. The Spaniard, currently on loan at Como, lost control on the notorious Caracciola-Karussell corner, before climbing out of the wrecked car and helping to collect the debris strewn across the track.
