Football Rumours: Howe, Nagelsmann, Emery, Conte, Hurzeler, Baena, Varela, Bremer

Football Rumours: Howe, Nagelsmann, Emery, Conte, Hurzeler, Baena, Varela, Bremer

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Manchester United are reportedly considering Antonio Conte, Unai Emery, Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann as possible successors should Michael Carrick leave, while Arsenal are interested in Atletico Madrid winger Alex Baena and tracking Monza forward Gustavo Varela.

Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox is believed to favour former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe if the club decide to dismiss Michael Carrick. (Talksport), external

Manchester United could approach Julian Nagelsmann if Carrick departs, with the former Bayern Munich coach and current Germany boss reportedly interested in taking the position. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is another leading name on Manchester United‘s list of preferred candidates to succeed Carrick. (i news), external

Manchester United have reportedly contacted former Chelsea and Tottenham boss Antonio Conte to discuss a potential return to the Premier League. (La Repubblica – in Italian), external

Manchester United, external may need to pay a record-breaking compensation fee to appoint Fabian Hurzeler as Carrick’s replacement and lure the German coach away from Brighton. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

Despite that speculation, Brighton manager Hurzeler is reportedly not interested in taking charge of Manchester United if the position becomes vacant. (Talksport), external

Arsenal are weighing up a January move for 25-year-old Atletico Madrid winger and Spain World Cup winner Alex Baena. (FootballTransfers), external

Arsenal are additionally keeping tabs on 21-year-old Monza striker Gustavo Varela, although Napoli and Benfica are also pursuing the Portuguese forward. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian) , external

Bayer Leverkusen are interested in Brazil centre-back Gleison Bremer, with the 29-year-old potentially set to leave Juventus during the January transfer window. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external

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