ESPN reports United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino is the current favorite to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United. The club also target Nottingham Forest defender Murillo, 24, signed from Corinthians in 2023 for around €6 million but now valued at 10x that amount. Former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and RB Leipzig's Julian Nagelsmann, both free agents, are other names on United's shortlist.
Meanwhile, United were linked with Manchester City left back Rayan Aït-Nouri late in the summer, with a January deal potentially a rare cross-city move since 2012. United also monitor Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi, 26, under contract until 2028, and Monza striker Gustavo Varela, 21, who scored nine goals in 10 Serie A appearances. Fabrizio Romano ruled out a move away from Inter Miami for Lionel Messi, 39, whose contract runs until 2028.
Tottenham and Chelsea track Lens defender Ismaelo Ganiou, 21, with PSG, Manchester City, Newcastle, Fulham and Brentford also interested.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing