Antonio Conte has reportedly told Manchester United bosses he would be keen on the job should they decide to axe interim boss Michael Carrick, according to the Daily Mirror. The report is one of several Manchester United stories in Friday's newspapers, which were dominated by unrest at Old Trafford.
Lisandro Martinez is reluctant to extend his contract amid his bombshell outburst over the board's lack of ambition, The Sun reports. His furious criticism of the hierarchy was reportedly prompted by Ayden Heaven being forced to play at left back. Roy Keane, meanwhile, has accused the dressing room leaders of being too busy podcasting to enforce discipline, the Daily Mail reports.
Elsewhere, Ander Herrera has urged critics to stop hammering Bruno Fernandes and show the captain more respect. Former United star Paul Parker has said he would not sign Erling Haaland at Old Trafford.
In the Premier League, Manchester United are reportedly interested in Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, with Bournemouth and France star Adrien Truffert another name on their radar. Mikel Merino believes a players-only meeting after last season's draw with Wolves pushed Arsenal towards the Premier League title.
In Scottish football, Celtic flop Michel-Ange Balikwisha has accused the club of ruining his World Cup dream by refusing him a loan last season. Thelo Aasgaard admits he didn't think twice about leaving Rangers to join Anderlecht, while Scott Brown has admitted he misses the day-to-day life of being a football manager.
Off the pitch, Cristiano Ronaldo's return to the Portugal squad would be "very difficult", according to his sister. Alex Scott has also left her role as presenter on Disney+'s Women's Champions League coverage weeks after the launch of 'The Hangout', which was widely criticised by fans.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing