The top stories and transfer rumors from Wednesday’s papers…
PREMIER LEAGUE
Michael Carrick is not expected to be supported by Manchester United hierarchy in the January transfer market – The sun
Manchester United have made PSG boss Luis Enrique one of their primary goals when looking for the next permanent manager – The mirror
Thomas Frank personally spoken to Conor Gallagher to convince him to take the step Tottenham under interest from Aston Villa – The telegraph
Rio Ferdinand mean it Benjamin Sesko could be the player who improves the most during Michael Carrick on Manchester United – Daily Mail
Chelsea forced the club’s medical director, Bryce Cavanaghto sit in the technical area during matches after Enzo Maresca allegedly ignored advice about injured players – Daily Mail
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Pedro Neto talks about how the Chelsea players reacted to the departure of Enzo Maresca.
RB Leipzig preparing for Premier League bid for Yan Diomande as they are finalizing a deal for the 19-year-old winger Suleiman Saniwhich has also been of interest Manchester City and Tottenham – Daily Mail
Nottingham Forest are interested in Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernierbut Cherries insist the player is not for sale – Daily Mail
Newcastle considering a shock return too Matt Targettwhich is currently on loan at Middlesbroughthe following Tino Livramentos hamstring injury – The sun
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Rangers faces competition from English and German clubs to sign Sunderland’s Dan Neil – The Scottish sun
EFL
A number of Championship clubs have been made aware of the positive start Tom Lawrence has done in the A-League for Perth Glory – Daily Mail
Manchester United attacker Ethan Wheatley is in conversation with Bradford City over a loan after being recalled from his stint at Northampton Town – Daily Mail
EUROPEAN SOCCER
Jude Bellingham has hit back at suggestions he has had an argument with in the past Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso on social media – Daily Mail
Xabi Alonso was undermined by his players during his time in charge at Real Madrid – The Guardian
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Sky Sports chief correspondent Kaveh Solhekol explains why Xabi Alonso’s tenure at Real Madrid ended and where his future could lie going forward.
Previous Chelsea and Leicester City midfielder N’golo Kante is advanced in negotiations to sign for the Turkish side Fenerbahçe – Athletics
Tim Werner approaching the exit door for RB Leipzigwith a switch to the MLS site San Jose earthquake approaching – Athletics