Manchester United fans stick by Carrick as Solskjaer keeps door open
Harry Amass has changed agents again and is expected to push for a January loan exit after just two brief United appearances and limited chances under Carrick.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he 'wouldn't say no' to a United return if asked, but backed Carrick as the right man and said talks with club chiefs were only a 'small chat'.
Despite nine league games without a win and 17th place, many United fans still back Carrick, blaming ownership, club structure and decision-makers more than the manager.
Rumours link United with an €80m-plus move for Como's Nico Paz, interest in Folarin Balogun and Morgan Gibbs-White, and claims Bruno Fernandes could push for a January exit.
Al-Hilal are reportedly ready to offer €55m for Bruno Fernandes in January as uncertainty grows over his United future, with renewal talks said to have stalled.
Roy Keane said Lisandro Martinez must 'look in the mirror' and improve before criticising others, after the defender's costly display in United's defeat at Chelsea.
United are considering a January loan for Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde, whose strained relationship with Hansi Flick has opened up a potential move.
United have been told Eddie Howe would need £300m for three new midfielders if he replaced Carrick, with Stefan Borson warning the squad is ill-suited to his style.
Lisandro Martinez is tipped to keep his place for United against Roma despite his Chelsea red card, while Carrick weighs Bruno Fernandes' role and late fitness calls.
United have enquired about Bayern teenager Lennart Karl, but the Bundesliga club want to keep the 18-year-old attacker and value him at €60m.
United have been warned a Bruno Fernandes sale may attract few £60m bidders outside Saudi Arabia, while Folarin Balogun has been offered as a January striker option.
Lisandro Martinez has reportedly agreed personal terms with Atletico Madrid for a 2027 move, amid fresh criticism after his red card and penalty concession at Chelsea.
Gary Neville blamed Lisandro Martinez for key errors in United's 2-0 defeat at Chelsea, calling his mistakes 'remarkable' and admitting relegation talk is now a worry.
Henry Winter said Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martinez interviews during the international break could intensify pressure on Carrick, though he stressed United's wider issues run deeper.
Carrick recalled United's 'magical' 7-1 win over Roma and said Patrick Dorgu and Luke Shaw are out, with Leny Yoro and Marcus Rashford doubts, before Tuesday's Old Trafford test.
Fabrizio Romano says there is 'zero' in United's interest in Fermin Lopez. The Barcelona midfielder is 'very happy' and says he would love to retire at the club.
Gary Neville said United are 'stuck in a rut' after a ninth game without a win in all competitions, warned tough fixtures deepen concern, and criticised Lisandro Martinez's defending.
United scouts watched Borussia Dortmund's Jobe Bellingham, Serhou Guirassy, Felix Nmecha and Daniel Svensson in a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich as they weigh future moves amid major competition.
United are among clubs offered Monaco striker Folarin Balogun for January, with Benjamin Sesko injured and Carrick under pressure after a nine-match winless run.
United face a setback in their managerial search, with Unai Emery intent on staying at Aston Villa and targeting Champions League success rather than moving to Old Trafford.
