Man Utd stand firm over JJ Gabriel as Carrick faces pressure

Jason Wilcox wants Michael Carrick to stay, but one United board member is unconvinced after a poor start and the 3-2 League Cup defeat to Brighton.
United are firmly in the race for Valerenga's Gabriel Rajkovic, the 'new Odegaard'. Scouts watched the 15-year-old, a boyhood United fan, but no move is under discussion.
Michael Carrick dismissed talk over his future as 'ridiculous' after defeats to Manchester City and Brighton, insisting United's poor start is 'not the end of the world'.
Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler said belief and sticking to the plan drove their 3-2 comeback win at Old Trafford after Man Utd led 2-0. It was United's first such defeat since 1984.
Fulham right-back Kenny Tete will miss Sunday's game with United due to concussion protocols, while Tom Cairney is out and Ryan Sessegnon remains a doubt.
Wayne Rooney will front BBC football trivia show 'Can You Beat Wayne Rooney?', hosted by Alex Brooker, as the United legend moves from punditry to a new format.
Man Utd believe Endrick could become available in January after limited minutes at Real Madrid. The Brazil striker's camp are due to discuss his role during the international break.
Man Utd have agreed terms with 17-year-old winger Noah Ajayi for his first professional deal. The German-Nigerian, compared to Marcus Rashford, has 10 goals in 26 U18 games.
Alvaro Arbeloa said Fulham must respect United's quality despite their poor start, warning players like Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes can decide games quickly.
Vladimir Smicer has urged Michael Carrick to trust Benjamin Sesko with Premier League starts. The £73.7m striker has 2 goals in 6 games but is yet to start in the league.
Former United left-back Tyrell Malacia has joined FC Cincinnati on a free transfer until next June, with an option to extend for the 2027-28 season after his injury-hit Old Trafford spell.
JJ Gabriel has arrived in Barcelona for talks as United take a 'sensible' line, with Michael Carrick stressing the 15-year-old's welfare and saying the club will not force him.
JJ Gabriel is in Barcelona for talks, underlining his wish to leave. United will reject his de-registration request but still hope talks with his camp can resolve the row.
Micah Richards called JJ Gabriel 'absolutely outrageous' as the 15-year-old pushes to leave United, with Gary Lineker urging caution amid the intense scrutiny.