Man Utd weigh successors to Carrick: Howe, Conte and Nagelsmann in the frame
British media report that Manchester United are considering potential managers should they part ways with Michael Carrick. Arsenal are meanwhile eyeing Alex Baena and Gustavo Varela.
Manchester United, the Premier League football club, are reportedly weighing up potential replacements in case they part ways with manager Michael Carrick, according to British and European media. The information rests on press reports and speculation rather than official club statements.
Possible candidates
Talksport reports that technical director Jason Wilcox appears to prefer former Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe. The Telegraph says United would consider Julian Nagelsmann, the former Bayern Munich and Germany manager, who is said to be keen on the role. i news lists Aston Villa manager Unai Emery among the club's dream candidates.
Italy's La Repubblica reports that United have opened talks with Antonio Conte, the former Chelsea and Tottenham manager, about a return to the Premier League. The Telegraph says that signing Brighton's Fabian Hurzeler would probably require a world record fee for a manager. Talksport, however, says Hurzeler would not be interested in the job.
Arsenal and other transfer talk
FootballTransfers reports that London club Arsenal are targeting a January move for Atletico Madrid winger Alex Baena, 25, who is a World Cup winner with Spain. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Arsenal are also monitoring Monza striker Gustavo Varela, 21, a Portuguese player who is also wanted by Napoli and Benfica.
The same Italian publication says Bayer Leverkusen want Brazil defender Gleison Bremer, 29, who could leave Juventus of Turin in January.
