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Manchester United linked with Antonio Conte, Unai Emery, Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann among others if they part ways with manager Michael Carrick, Arsenal targeting Atletico Madrid’s Alex Baena and monitoring Monza striker Gustavo Varela.

Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox appears to prefer appointing ex-Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe if the club sack manager Michael Carrick. (Talksport), external

Manchester United would consider Julian Nagelsmann if they part ways with Carrick and the former Bayern Munich and Germany boss is keen on the role. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is also among Manchester United‘s dream candidates to replace Carrick. (i news), external

Manchester United have opened talks with former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Antonio Conte about the possibility of returning to the Premier League. (La Repubblica – in Italian), external

Manchester United, external would likely have to pay a world record fee if they want to replace Carrick with Fabian Hurzeler and prise the German away from Brighton. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

However, Brighton boss Hurzeler would not be interested in the Manchester United job if it became available. (Talksport), external

Arsenal are targeting a potential move for Atletico Madrid and Spain’s World Cup-winning winger Alex Baena, 25, in the January window. (FootballTransfers), external

Arsenal are also monitoring Monza striker Gustavo Varela, 21, with Napoli and Benfica also interested in the Portuguese player. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian) , external

Brazil defender Gleison Bremer is wanted by Bayer Leverkusen and the 29-year-old could leave Juventus in January. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external

Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in Felix Nmecha, Emiliano Buendia is close to agreeing a new Aston Villa deal and Trent Alexander-Arnold is considering his Real Madrid future.

Liverpool and Manchester United are among several Premier League clubs interested in Borussia Dortmund’s Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha, with Liverpool viewing the £84m-rated 26-year-old as an alternative to Bournemouth‘s England international Alex Scott, 23. (Teamtalk), external

Argentina midfielder Emiliano Buendia, 29, is close to agreeing a new contract with Aston Villa after positive progress in talks. (Mail) , external

England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is considering his future at Real Madrid after growing frustrated with his lack of playing time, with former club Liverpool among a host of teams monitoring the 28-year-old’s situation. (Teamtalk) , external

JJ Gabriel’s exit from Manchester United is imminent. Real Madrid have made a significant offer for the 16-year-old English forward, while Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also interested. (Sport – in Spanish), external

United are monitoring Roma’s 23-year-old Brazil full-back Wesley before a potential January transfer. (Football Insider), external

Rio Ngumoha has distanced himself from a possible move to Arsenal and the 18-year-old England winger says talks over a contract extension at Liverpool are “going well”. (Metro), external

Former Real Madrid and Spain centre-back Sergio Ramos is exploring the possibility of a return to Europe and La Liga with Getafe keen to sign the 40-year-old. (Four Four Two) , external

Manchester United might have to battle against Juventus to appoint 57-year-old Italian Antonio Conte should they sack head coach Michael Carrick. (Talksport) , external

Brighton are said to be “relaxed” about the long-term future of manager Fabian Hurzeler after an impressive start to the season, with the 33-year-old German linked to a possible move to Manchester United in recent weeks. (Football Insider) , external

Lisandro Martinez’s future in doubt at Manchester United, Newcastle United‘s Bazoumana Toure eyed by Manchester United and Arsenal, Getafe interested in free agent Jadon Sancho.

Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez’s future at Manchester United is uncertain following his criticism of the club’s hierarchy, with doubts the 28-year-old’s contract will be extended beyond its current expiry next summer. (Sky Sports), external

Manchester United and Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Newcastle United‘s Ivory Coast attacker Bazoumana Toure, despite the 20-year-old only having moved to St James’ Park this summer. (CaughtOffside), external

Getafe are interested in signing England winger Jadon Sancho on a free transfer and are looking at ways they can meet the 26-year-old’s salary demands. (DAZN, via Mundo Deportivo) , external

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho says Brazil striker Endrick does not need to leave the Spanish club on loan in January and believes the 20-year-old will be a “huge success” at the La Liga side. (TNT Sports Brazil, via the Athletic), external

Former Wolves and Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira is targeting a return to management in the Premier League amid being linked with struggling Fulham. (Talksport), external

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler is the standout candidate among current Premier League head coaches should Manchester United‘s board choose to move on from Michael Carrick. (The Sun), external

Former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte and ex-Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann also have admirers among Manchester United‘s bosses. (Talksport), external

Liverpool have stepped-up their pursuit of Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora, 18, and hope to complete a deal for the Club Tijuana player in January. (Teamtalk), external

Leeds fear they may lose Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic, 23, next summer, with Bayern Munich among the clubs interested. (Football Insider), external

Barcelona are tracking Germany under-21 striker Nicolo Tresoldi, 22, who scored a hat-trick for Club Brugge against Inter Milan on Tuesday. (Fichajes), external