Manchester United latest: Antonio Conte tells Man Utd he's ready to take over if Michael Carrick is sacked - Paper Talk

16.10.2026, 02:10 skysports.com

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

Antonio Conte has made it known to Manchester United bosses that he would be keen on the job if they did decide to axe Michael Carrick - Daily Mirror

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Lisandro Martinez is reluctant to extend his contract at Manchester United amid his bombshell outburst over the board's lack of ambition - The Sun

Roy Keane has accused Manchester United's dressing room leaders of being too busy podcasting to enforce dressing room discipline - Daily Mail

Lisandro Martinez's furious outburst at the Manchester United hierarchy was prompted by Ayden Heaven being forced to play at left back - The Sun

Ander Herrera has told the critics to stop hammering Bruno Fernandes and show the Manchester United captain more respect - Daily Mirror

Former Manchester United star Paul Parker has revealed he would NOT sign Erling Haaland at Old Trafford - The Sun

Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite is admired by Manchster United with Bournemouth and France star Adrien Truffert another name on their radar - Daily Mail

Mikel Merino believes that a players-only meeting after last season's draw with Wolves pushed Arsenal towards the Premier League title - Daily Mirror

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Celtic flop Michel-Ange Balikwisha has accused the Parkhead club of ruining his World Cup dream by refusing him a loan last season - Scottish Sun

Thelo Aasgaard admits he didn't think twice about leaving Rangers to join Anderlecht - Scottish Sun

Celtic hero Scott Brown has admitted he's missing the day-to-day life of being a football manager and previously rejected the chance to take the reins at Cheltenham Town - Scottish Sun

Cristiano Ronaldo's return to the Portugal squad would be 'very difficult', according to his sister - Daily Mirror

Alex Scott has left her role as presenter on Disney+'s Women's Champions League coverage just weeks after taking part in the launch of new show 'The Hangout', which was widely criticised by fans - Daily Mail

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