Manchester United are reportedly monitoring several potential managerial candidates, including Eddie Howe and Antonio Conte, should the club decide to part ways with current manager Michael Carrick.
Manchester United Managerial Candidates
Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox appears to favor appointing former Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe if Carrick is dismissed, as reported by Talksport. Meanwhile, the Telegraph indicates that the club would consider Julian Nagelsmann, with the former Bayern Munich and Germany manager reportedly keen on the position. Unai Emery of Aston Villa is also listed among Manchester United’s dream candidates to succeed Carrick, according to i news. Additionally, La Repubblica reports that United have initiated discussions with former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Antonio Conte regarding a potential return to the Premier League.
The club has also been linked with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler, though prising him away would likely require a world-record fee, according to the Telegraph. However, Talksport notes that Hurzeler himself would not be interested in taking over the Manchester United job if it were to become available.
Arsenal and European Transfer Gossip
Arsenal are reportedly targeting Atletico Madrid and Spain winger Alex Baena for a potential move during the January transfer window, as cited by FootballTransfers. The 25-year-old is among the Gunners’ targets. Furthermore, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, Arsenal are monitoring 21-year-old Monza striker Gustavo Varela, who is also attracting interest from Napoli and Benfica.
In other European transfer news, Bayer Leverkusen are pursuing Juventus defender Gleison Bremer. The 29-year-old Brazilian could potentially depart from Juventus when the January transfer window opens.
Source: BBC Sport
