The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…
MICHAEL CARRICK
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is said to be hesitant to give Michael Carrick the permanent managerial role at Old Trafford with the Manchester United chief expected to have a pivotal role in the decision – The Athletic
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Michael Carrick is refusing to be drawn on whether he’ll be made Manchester United boss beyond the end of this season.
Michael Carrick had talks with Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Carrington on Monday but remains in the dark about whether he will be given the permanent role at Manchester United or not. United are keen to wait until Champions League football is secured – Daily Mail
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PREMIER LEAGUE
Aston Villa are monitoring Manchester City‘s James Trafford as a potential replacement for Emiliano Martinez – The Times
Manchester United rate Carlos Baleba‘s overall data as a good fit for the squad in terms of ground coverage, possession-winning and passing – The Athletic
Tottenham have been fined €10,000 (£8,656) and handed a warning by UEFA following events during the first leg of their 7-5 aggregate defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League round of 16 – Evening Standard
Tottenham are happy with Joao Palhinha but want to renegotiate their €30m (£26m) option-to-buy agreement with Bayern Munich to a lower fee – Sky in Germany
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EUROPEAN FOOTBALL
Bernardo Silva and Pedro Neto are under consideration at Barcelona – Mundo Deportivo
