Overview
- Carrick’s first match is Saturday’s Manchester derby, with United three points off fourth and City aiming to cut Arsenal’s lead, AFP reports.
- The interim coach has overseen training with 26 players at Carrington, including Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Benjamin Sesko and AFCON returnees Bryan Mbeumo and Amad, the Manchester Evening News reports.
- BBC-cited reporting indicates Fernandes is committed to staying for the remainder of the season as he approaches the final year of his contract.
- Fabrizio Romano reports there are no signals from United on January moves for Joshua Zirkzee or Kobbie Mainoo after Zirkzee’s Roma switch was halted.
- Sky Sports says Juventus have the green light to approach Crystal Palace for Jean-Philippe Mateta, while Italian reports note Serie A interest in Harry Maguire as his contract winds down.