Premier League clubs are hard at work trying to source new recruits but it's Manchester United in the most need of change with a new manager right at the top of their list in the January transfer window
Middlesbrough's Manager Michael Carrick during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sunderland and Middlesbrough at the Stadium Of Light, Sunderland on Saturday 7th October 2023. (Photo by Michael Driver/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Michael Carrick is set to become Manchester United's interim manager
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The is nearly at the halfway point and there are still plenty of big deals ahead of us. Top of shopping list isn't a player, though, as they need a new manager.
has become the favourite to take the reins at Old Trafford, usurping after they each had . A decision is expected today, with having been in charge for at home to Brighton which saw their campaign come to a premature end.
, meanwhile, by coming from behind to beat Portsmouth 4-1. On the transfer front, the Gunners are looking to beat both and to signing of , whose were victim to the biggest shock of the third round, .
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Carrick the new Man Utd favourite
Manchester United could announce a new interim head coach as early as today, with Michael Carrick now emerging as the leading contender for the role, ahead of previous favourite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Ruben Amorim was dismissed from his duties at Old Trafford just last week, and ex-United midfielder Darren Fletcher has been in charge for the recent matches against Burnley and Brighton.
The club's top brass, including director of football Jason Wilcox and chief executive Omar Berrarda, have held meetings with both Carrick and Solskjaer before reaching their decision.
Former Middlesbrough manager Carrick had talks on Thursday, while Solskjaer met with the pair over the weekend at Carrington, according to .
There is a desire to appoint an interim boss swiftly enough to allow ample time for preparation for the Manchester derby. United are set to host Manchester City at Old Trafford in the Premier League this coming Saturday (12.30pm).
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Tottenham target ex-Chelsea star Gallagher
Tottenham Hotspur are keen on bringing former Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher back to the Premier League this month.
Spurs are on the lookout for fresh faces in the January transfer window to help Thomas Frank's struggling squad, but it remains uncertain whether the Dane will be at the helm to welcome new arrivals.
Frank's future in north London is hanging by a thread following Spurs' FA Cup third-round defeat to Aston Villa.
In an ironic twist, Villa are also interested in securing the services of Atletico Madrid's 25-year-old midfielder and have already initiated talks for a permanent transfer.
As revealed by , Spurs, who are long-time admirers of Gallagher, have ramped up their interest.
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West Brom have a new boss
We're delighted to confirm the appointment of Eric Ramsay as men’s first team Head Coach.
Welcome to the Albion, gaffer!
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Tottenham hold off on permanent deal
Tottenham will wait until the end of the season before they make a decision on the future of Joao Palhinha, according to Sky Germany.
Palhinha is currently on loan at the north Londoners from Bayern Munich and they have an option to buy the ex-Fulham midfielder for around £26m including add-ons.
Tottenham have still not made a decision and want to continue monitoring the situation.
Juve eye Man Utd ace
Juventus are interested in Manchester United's Noussair Mazraoui with Gazzetta dello Sport claiming that the Italian side are stepping up their search for a right-back.
Mazraoui is believed to be keen to leave Manchester in search of a new challenge ahead of the World Cup.
Wolves ace could still leave
Rob Edwards has refused to rule out Jorgen Strand Larsen leaving Wolves this month as the striker is linked with moves to Newcastle and Nottingham Forest.
He said on the player's next move: “His commitment has never waivered. He was brilliant today in everything he did. He keeps saying to me how committed he is and how he wants to help us turn this around. While we are in the window there is always going to be speculation because we have got some good players.
“I haven’t said that (Strand Larsen will not move in January). I just said that every good player we have at the moment, there will be interest.
"If it’s right for the football club we will see, but at the moment there is nothing to talk about. He is showing his commitment to the football club.”
Man United want to have an interim manager in place by early next week, according to ESPN, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the frontrunner.
The Red Devils want to avoid the noise around their managerial vacancy dragging on and an interim appointment will cool it, at least until the summer.
Darren Fletcher assumed caretaker control initially after Ruben Amorim was sacked, and is believed to have impressed the United hierarchy. Michael Carrick is another man being considered until the end of the season.
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Wilson's Fulham future unclear
Harry Wilson might be man in form but he could leave Fulham when his contract expires at the end of this season.
Marco Silva admits he is unsure whether he will remain in west London come the end of this campaign.
He said: “I don’t know if I am going to have him in one week, 15 days, three months or at the end of the season, with good or bad news. I cannot guarantee anything."
Semenyo in, Bobb out?
Antoine Semenyo was always set to replace Oscar Bobb this month, reports Sky Germany, with the youngster now set to move on with Borussia Dortmund the favourites.
The Ghanaian arrived at Man City from Bournemouth for £64m earlier this week and scored on his debut against Exeter in the FA Cup.
Bobb has a big reputation in Manchester but is route into the first-team is blocked by a number of players - with injuries not aiding his cause.
Liverpool consider Leipzig ace as Salah replacement
Liverpool have interest in RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, according to Teamtalk, but he could cost in and around the £100m mark.
The player himself has previously admitted that he wants to play for the Reds in the future and the Reds see him as a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah, who could leave in the summer.
Sunderland star Luke O'Nien has confirmed that its his intent to stay with the side despite limited appearances this season.
He said: “I am going absolutely nowhere, so yeah, I’m staying at Sunderland. Someone told me that (there were links), apparently, I’m not on social media.
"I delete it when I’m not using it, so I’m at home with the kids, so someone’s told me I’m linked with x, y and z and asking if something’s really true. I’ll be staying here unless someone’s trying to kick me out, even then I’ll still probably stay. Listen, I’ve got a lot of stuff. I’m listening to the club, and I’ve got to keep getting better. I’ve got to keep pushing the people in front of me, and I’m really enjoying my life.”
Leipzig star confirms Liverpool wish
RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande has confirmed his dream to one day play for Liverpool.
He said: “Yes I do, I want to play at Anfield and I want to play for Liverpool. I’m a big fan of Liverpool.
“I’m a big fan of Liverpool because my father’s dream is to see me play at Anfield. So that’s my dream. You know, to fulfil my father’s dream is a dream for me too.”
Scottish giants Rangers have confirmed the signing of Tochi
After signing a three-and-a-half year deal, he said: “I’m super excited. Rangers are a huge club and I can’t wait to hear the roar at Ibrox.
“It’s a historic club with a huge fanbase. There are huge expectations, and this is something as a footballer you want to play in front of.
“It gives motivation every weekend to go and give 100 per cent and do what you can to put smiles on people’s faces.”
Liverpool given fresh headache
Liverpool could be tempted to dip into the transfer market for a right-back after confirming Conor Bradley will miss the rest of the season.
A statement from the Reds read: "Liverpool FC can confirm Conor Bradley has sustained a significant knee injury.
"The right-back suffered the issue in the latter stages of Thursday night's Premier League fixture away at Arsenal.
"Bradley will undergo surgery in the coming days and then begin a period of rehabilitation at the AXA Training Centre. No timeframe is being placed on his return to playing at this stage of the process."
Manchester City star Max Alleyne is relishing the chance to be back at the Etihad after being recalled from a loan spell at Watford.
Speaking after scoring against Exeter in the FA Cup, the defender said: “Last week’s been kind of crazy, but really enjoyed every second I’ve been back.
“Of course I enjoyed it (at Watford) but this is the biggest club in the world, in my opinion, so when they say you’re coming back, that was it. I enjoyed it and that was that."
Juventus were linked with Manchester United star Noussair Mazraoui yesterday and are now reportedly interested in a Premier League frontman.
As per Tuttosport, the Italian giants are scouting Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta. They were reportedly interested in the summer but were put off by Palace's lofty asking price.
Their demands could drop given his contract situation, which Juventus would look to take advantage of.
Garner speaks out on new deal
James Garner has revealed that no progress has been made when it comes to a new deal with Everton.
Speaking after his side's FA Cup elimination at the hands of Sunderland, he said: “No, pretty much the same as it was.”
Garner's current deal expires at the end of the current season.
Balotelli confirms Middle East move
Mario Balotelli has confirmed that he has signed for Emirati outfit Al-Ittifaq.
Taking to Instagram with a video announcement, the Italian wrote: "I’m here."
Balotelli was most recently with Genoa following stints in Turkey and Switzerland.
Arsenal's chances of signing Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi have been bolstered with news that he is ready to snub Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola's side have recently expressed an interest in signing the England defender, who is out of contract at the end of the season.
But according to reports, he prefers a move to either Arsenal or Liverpool.
Wilson on the way out of West Ham
Callum Wilson is set to be on the lookout for a new club within days, reports have suggested.
It was previously reported that the striker was due to leave West Ham just six months after signing. His contract would be cancelled, leaving him as a free agent.
And according to Mail Online, the Hammers are expected to come to an agreement with Wilson within the next ten days. The former Newcastle and Bournemouth man has been linked with Celtic and Leicester.
Spurs boss Thomas Frank has suggested that his side are actively working to bring in new faces this window.
Speaking after his side's FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa, he said: "I think we definitely need to do everything we can to play two good halves, which is, I think every team wants to do that. Every team wants to be consistent in that aspect.
"In terms of transfer market, as I said many times, we are out there working very hard, trying to improve the squad."
Salah won't return for now
Talk over his future has remained silent over the past few weeks but that does not mean that there hasn't been developments when it comes to Mo Salah.
The forward is set to stay away from Liverpool for the time being due to Egypt reaching the semi finals of the African Cup of Nations. They beat the Ivory Coast 3-2 yesterday and will now take on Senegal for a place in the final.
Spurs turn down Dragusin offer
Tottenham have reportedly rejected a loan offer for Romanian defender Radu Dragusin.
As per , Italian side Roma are interested in signing the centre-back on a temporary deal and have already approached Spurs.
But that has swiftly been turned down. Dragusin, 23, joined the club from Genoa in 2024 but has made just 38 appearances since and just one this season.
Fletcher hints at stay
Man United caretaker boss Darren Fletcher has said he is 'prepared' to take the job on a permanent basis.
Speaking before the FA Cup clash vs Brighton, he said: "I've always been quite relaxed about my future. I've enjoyed it, I really have. I've tried to relish it.
"I think I'm quite well prepared. I've always tried to prepare myself to be a manager in the future. It was something I always thought that I would maybe be quite good at or something that I'd enjoy doing.
"It's not something I'm saying I'm desperate to do. I want to prepare myself to be a manager and that opportunity might come for me one day and I know I'll be ready to do it.
"But if it doesn't, I'll be more than comfortable with that. If it means I remain as the under-18s coach, I'm really happy."
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Tottenham will make a decision on the future of loanee Joao Palhinha at the end of the season.
The Portuguese midfielder joined the North London side on loan from Bayern Munich in the summer and he has impressed. Spurs retain a £21.6m option to buy him permanently once that deal concludes.
But Spurs will not rush into a decision, as per Sky in Germany, and will only make a decision over his long-term future come the end of the season.
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Manchester United have reportedly blocked Joshua Zirkzee's move to Roma following Ruben Amorim's sacking.
As per , the Red Devils do not want him to leave amid suggestions that Roma want to sign him.
Zirkzee, on his part, is keen to depart to try and secure a spot in the Netherlands' World Cup squad.
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