Top transfer stories and rumors from Friday’s papers…
MAN UTD
Antonio Conte has made it known to Manchester United leaders that he would be keen on the job if they decide to let go of Michael Carrick. Daily Mirror
Lisandro Martinez is reluctant to extend his Manchester United contract after his bombshell about the board’s lack of ambition – sun
Roy Keane has accused Manchester United’s dressing room bosses of being too busy with podcasts to enforce discipline in the dressing room. – Daily Mail
Lisandro Martinez’s meteoric rise through the Manchester United hierarchy was fueled by Ayden Heaven being forced to play on the left wing. sun
Ander Herrera has told 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
PREMIER LEAGUE
Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite is admired by Manchester United with Bournemouth and France star Adrien Truffert another name on their radar. – Daily Mail
Mikel Merino believes a players-only meeting after last season’s draw with Wolves propelled Arsenal to the Premier League title – Daily Mirror
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Celtic underdog Michel-Ange Balikwisha has accused the Parkhead club of ruining his World Cup dream by turning down a loan move last season. The Scottish sun
Thelo Aasgaard admits he didn’t think twice about leaving Rangers to join Anderlecht – The Scottish sun
Celtic hero Scott Brown has admitted he misses the day-to-day life of being a football manager and previously turned down the chance to take the reins at Cheltenham Town. The Scottish sun
TEKU
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 host of Disney+’s Women’s Champions League coverage just weeks after taking part in the launch of new show ‘The Hangout’, which was widely criticized by fans. – Daily Mail