Caretaker manager Michael Carrick may be offered the Manchester United job permanently, with the club prepared to begin discussions about his future following his interim spell. The move would formalize leadership stability at a high-profile Premier League club and signals United's willingness to consider an internal appointment rather than immediately pursuing external candidates.
Transfer Enzo Fernandez transfer news: Man City open talks with Chelsea to sign Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez joined Chelsea from Benfica for £107m in 2023; the Argentine played in Chelsea's first Premier League game of the season against Fulham but was not involved against Luton in the Carabao Cup and left out again when they faced Brighton Monday 31 August 2026 20:24, UK Manchester City have opened direct club-to-club talks with Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernandez, according to Sky in Italy. Sky Sports News reported that Chelsea were prepared to sell Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for the right price - and if they can improve their squad before the window closes. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Man City news & transfers 🔵 Man City fixtures & scores | FREE Man City highlights ▶️ Got Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone 📱 Not got Sky? Latest Sky Sports deals or stream PL games with no contract 📺 Man City's interest in Fernandez remains despite missing Chelsea's August 14 deadline to bid for him. Chelsea had agreed with Fernandez's representatives that he could be sold for £120m by that deadline, but an offer never arrived. Reinforcing central midfield has become an even bigger priority for City following Rodri's departure to Barcelona earlier this month. Nico Gonzalez has also left to join Newcastle in a transfer worth up to £50m, with Tijjani Reijnders recently departing for Al Qadsiah for £51m. Bernardo Silva left City following the expiry of his contract and has since joined Real Madrid. City have completed the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille with the midfielder moving to the Etihad Stadium for £86m in a world-record deal for a teenager. Also See: Man City news and transfer latest Man City fixtures Download the Sky Sports App Transfer Centre LIVE! England international Elliot Anderson joined City in a £116m deal from Nottingham Forest in July. More to follow... Play Super 6 to win £1m! Play Super 6 for a chance to win £1m! Enter for free.
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Manchester United: Manchester United is the football club preparing to open talks over Michael Carrick becoming permanent boss, as stated.
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