The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...
PREMIER LEAGUE
Manchester United have made Antonio Conte their top target to replace Michael Carrick as manager, claim sensational reports in Italy - The Sun
Manchester United saved £8.5m when Ruben Amorim took over as head coach of AC Milan, the club's latest financial results have revealed - Daily Mail
Former Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has spoken out for the first time after his £60m move to the Saudi Pro League - and admitted the money was a big lure - Daily Star
Academy star Mishel Nduka has left Arsenal after just one year to join Manchester City - talkSPORT
Eric Cantona says he would not have signed for Manchester United under Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ownership - The Telegraph
Manchester United are flogging tiny chunks of turf from the Old Trafford pitch for £125 each - The Sun
EFL
Southampton manager Tonda Eckert deserves a "severe" punishment from the FA for the Spygate scandal, according to Cambridge United boss Neil Harris - Daily Mirror
Dele Alli has been spotted training at League Two side Barnet's facilities as he looks to maintain his fitness while searching for a new club - Daily Express
SCOTLAND
Rangers star Nicolas Raskin admits he was gutted to miss out on a big-money summer move - Daily Record
Stiliyan Petrov has urged the Celtic board to give Martin O'Neill proper help in the shape of a new director of football - The Scottish Sun
Hibs have held positive talks with Marink Reedijk - Daily Record
Scotland new boy Luis Binks believes Sebastien Pocognoli's refresher course in Spain will have the revamped national team ready to face their first big test in Slovenia - Daily Record
EUROPE
Harry Kane has mapped out his three-point career plan - and plans to finish in the NFL - Daily Mirror
Christian Eriksen has left German club Wolfsburg to return to Denmark with his family as uncertainty clouds his career following his second on-field collapse - Daily Mail
Former Premier League midfielders Idrissa Gana Gueye and Lucas Leiva have become the latest athletes to invest in Le Mans FC - talkSPORT
INTERNATIONAL
Jarrad Branthwaite has credited a "complex" rehabilitation programme in Germany, which analysed links between his injuries and his brain and movement, with his return to the England squad - The Guardian
Rio Ngumoha has his sights set on starring at Euro 2028 - talkSPORT
Jurgen Klopp has reportedly introduced four rules for Germany stars as the former Liverpool boss seeks to turn around the fortunes of their national team - Daily Mail
Gary Lineker refused to work for FIFA after being asked to meet Vladimir Putin while hosting the 2018 World Cup draw in Russia - The Telegraph
Erling Haaland's influence reached new heights during the World Cup - it has even caused a surge in carrot sales in Norway - talkSPORT
Betapidkin
2
With immediate effect, I can't watch Carrick wasting this season for us. if conte would be better then, we are good to go.
GGMUSTAR
0
Get the whole Management at Arsenal and Arteta to replace them..
At Man utd?
Arjenrobben11
0
Shaw when another manager is appointed: This is the best group of players I've ever played with
Finbciopuz
0
Conte will be dismissed when he calls out that managent... Otherwise.. He's a good coach
Et000
0
I really like Antonio Conte and hope he will come and coach sense into these players. 🙏 I can't wait to welcome home personally at the Man United.
Dedeistuyz
0
Get the whole Management at Arsenal and Arteta to replace them..
Kinito_Kinny
2
Not even Pep Guardiola will solve the problem at United unless the owners remain the same and for some inconsistent players.
zeubdmrstu
0
I have never fancied Conte and don't think we need quick fix but ownership with entire hierarchy overhaul.
zeudilnot
0
please you will replace Michael don't put conte because this information of five defenders will not work in primer league this information failed amoris
Vowadeipru
0
The problem of man utd now is not the coach at all. The cankerworm that is wasting away this glorious club now is the ownership which is so deeply oriented in Mercantile objectives. Sir Jim Ratcliffe, INEOS and GLAZERS go away and thank you for your mediocre services so far. we the fans welcome the qataris or emirati investors to take over the ownership of this club and salvage its image. It is impossible to see man utd team being destroyed into a below average team like Nice in ligue 1.
bubdklnop
0
New coaches don't need to come in. we need new ownership and try to give Carrick time, he will come good
Ritcdikmnr
1
charekaeffort28
0
Conte can't solve the problems of Manchester united 😭😭😭😭😭
Melusisibs
0
I don't think this Club Man Utd really needs Conte but it really needs the new Owner
faodilptz
0
Carrick started well when he took over from Ruben Amorim last season in the second half of the campaigh beating almost the top teams with the likes of Arsenal ,Manchester City , Chelsea , Liverpool and bad performing Tottenham ending in top three but since the beginning of thie campaigh from day one they started very badly which simply shows that there is a big problem engulfing the club , if the players in their possession are that weak as you fans says , how did the same players and manager Carrick managed to win all those games last term , there is a big problem here and the only thing that will transform United is only selling the club to other suitable buyers who will know how to run this beautiful club , changing coaches and signing all new stars will not change anything
the cause was one. the board dealing with betting companies and the cause is still the same. now Carrick has signed a contract. he knows exactly what he has accepted and what he will gain.
nicklptz
1
I warned you Carrick because of Rashford ,bad team selection and stupid substitutions you will be fired. Look now media already looking for your replacement
Supadeklsy
4
You can hire any best coach in the world, but if you don't improve your recruitment of new players, you are not making any difference.
Rvicky
0
🤡😡🤡
Lidbeklruy
1
Carrick started well when he took over from Ruben Amorim last season in the second half of the campaigh beating almost the top teams with the likes of Arsenal ,Manchester City , Chelsea , Liverpool and bad performing Tottenham ending in top three but since the beginning of thie campaigh from day one they started very badly which simply shows that there is a big problem engulfing the club , if the players in their possession are that weak as you fans says , how did the same players and manager Carrick managed to win all those games last term , there is a big problem here and the only thing that will transform United is only selling the club to other suitable buyers who will know how to run this beautiful club , changing coaches and signing all new stars will not change anything
kingmandjebele
0
......Did Mainoo know about this?🤪🤪
Lidbeklruy
0
will that change United's fortunes or.it will just a waste of time ? because continually sacking of coaches and players at United seems to be just a waste of time and resources since the departure of Sir Alex Fergusson, all the coaches had been sacked
kofikudoli
0
The problem Man United had is not 100% about coaches cos world class coaches have come and failed since 2014. The main issue has to do with signing average players and giving them bumper contracts. Mason Mount is a prime example, Mount should be playing for a relegation fighting or mid table team and not United, there's Zirkzee, flashy but hasn't done anything notable since he moved there and the list could go on and on. Glazers as we knew and claim they were the problem United has at least splashed the cash on players even tho they came to fail, the systems didn't maximise their capabilities. Ratcliffe managing the football aspect of United is no different from the Glazers cos there's no sense in buying Baleba, Santos and Tielemans, when there's a certain Mainoo and Bruno. Amongst those 3 signings, 2 will definitely be on the bench. The left back position is another issue yet they didn't think it wise to invest there. One player who nobody talks about but plays shit is Mbeumo, he will occasionally score 1 or 2 and its all roses. The players are bad yes but the United institution is completely dead.
roybmnoyz
0
I remember Bailey said when leaving Man Utd that board pressure the team management for selecting English players knowing that they perform badly but still English players r selected ahead of foreign well performing players
Kidmoprstu
0
Sir Ratcliffe should not be too stingy, he should be responsible for the lack of funds to spend on footballers. The Glazer family have spent loads of money on their Manchester United.
leubdknruz
0
conte or kante Man United ain't got shit to do
Kidmoprstu
0
Don't hire Antonio Conte. He's a dodgy manager who likes being sacked and being paid.
ruwaelnptu
0
conte will do far better than Carrick
powciknsu
0
Good choice M Carrick not getting it right
Tezabinsu
0
Oh! They think replacing coaches will be a solution, just let Carrick do he's things, it still early to think about replacement
tonbnpuyz
1
Casimero was the best midfielder there, now they pay the price for let him go.
Pumacopuyz
2
Bring sir Alex back and pep as his assistant nothing can change as long as the glazers remain in charge of man united 💯
kapedien27
0
They didn't give him the players he needed, and now they want him gone. What a pathetic club
it's gonna happen to every manager who takes charge until the club gets new owners
✨Jeremy✨
3
They didn't give him the players he needed, and now they want him gone. What a pathetic club
Taodiklstz
1
Conte counter-act park the 🚌 what is he gonna bring
Emchi
0
Better. Because, Carrick is using sentiment for that betrayal Rashford based he's English.
Kooadopuy
0
why every time change coach buy quality players or more average to make depth
MwenePuta
0
Why would Conte go to United?
Money
Haccdklmrz
3
changing manager every season will improve anything..unless club owner spent something in transfer window..Carrick is a good manager but owner doesn't fulfill his demand
Hatersmyass
2
He won't do anything as usual he might win a few games with this outdated squad and they will go back to factory settings, this club needs player overhaul not changing coaches.
yuocdnptyz
0
Why would Conte go to United?
Keep Carrick give him chance like how Pep was given that chance when he started at Barcelona.
widbdinty
2
man u after SAF it's,always we have everything now and ready thenthry get hammered and suddenly we need new players😘new coach .it's acitcus not s foot all club anymore should have been sold to the qataris for results not paper talk 😭
Cekabcpsy
0
Why would Conte go to United?
Go and ask your grandpa.
Nescdilmy
2
To appoint Antonio Conte is good and does not a question but the problem is Manchester United might not sign a player as Conte's requested because MU club was Net Loss Income Statement for last year.
licacdiopu
2
Take a look guys... The media's in UK are always after Utd... Thank you media's because too concerned about Utd ya... well done media
seeadmpsz
2
Conte would be a great signing ✍️ for man—utd he could turn them into winners
Lawcdeil
2
Um! Paper talk what will they do next? Publish fake paper talk? Blame A.I.?
Erosado76
2
Why would Conte go to United?
malablata
1
The best response I had heard from a player who is being questioned on his decision to chase money in the Saudi Pro league.