Former Premier League winner Alan Shearer has placed Fabian Hurzeler at the top of his shortlist of three potential replacements should Manchester United decide to part ways with Michael Carrick, according to the Daily Star.
Elsewhere at Old Trafford, Bruno Fernandes has questioned the coaching staff's decision not to adopt a man-to-man pressing approach during United's humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, according to the Daily Mirror. The Sun reports that United fear striker Benjamin Sesko could be sidelined until the new year.
United could also trigger the 12-month extension clause in Lisandro Martinez's contract, allowing them to recoup a fee for the Argentina international as they prepare to rejig their backline, the Daily Mirror reports. Former player Ashley Young has warned the club that things would get messy if they appointed Antonio Conte as manager, The Sun says.
In the Premier League, Vinicius Junior was reportedly serious about joining Arsenal this summer, but his heart made him stay at Real Madrid, The Sun reports. Kyle Walker has admitted he would probably wipe his 'four in a row' leg tattoo if Manchester City are stripped of their Premier League titles, according to the Daily Mail. Former boss Alan Pardew also fears Eberechi Eze cannot deliver what Mikel Arteta demands from either a No 10 or a left winger, the Daily Star reports.
In Europe, Cristiano Ronaldo successfully fought to reduce his punishment for walking out on a Portugal training camp, The Guardian reports, after publicly saying his sanction should be imposed "without mitigating circumstances." In Scotland, former USA international Brek Shea has tipped Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty to leave Celtic for a move to England, the Scottish Sun reports.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing