Man United prepare for Fulham as Carrick praises fans and protest plans surface

Round-up notes Carrick’s ‘shock’ Rashford plan if retained, plus other clubs’ moves, while Fabrizio Romano reports Mike Maignan agreeing a new AC Milan deal
Erling Haaland tops UK Football Tax List. For Man Utd, Casemiro pays £10.9m, with Bruno Fernandes on £9m among leading taxpayers
Report claims Carrick would welcome Marcus Rashford back from Barcelona if made permanent boss, despite Amorim exiling him and Barca wanting to keep him after 9 goals and 12 assists
Man Utd vs Fulham live on Sky Sports, kick-off 2pm GMT. Carrick’s side seek to build on wins over Man City and Arsenal, with Harry Wilson in form for the visitors
Fulham boss Marco Silva says £27m signing Oscar Bobb is eligible but likely to miss Old Trafford, with a debut expected next week, boosting United’s chances on the flank
United chase a third straight win under Michael Carrick against Fulham. Predicted XI includes Maguire, Martínez and Fernandes, with a 3-1 home win tipped at Old Trafford
VAR downgraded a Man Utd penalty to a free-kick for Fulham’s Cuenca holding outside the box. Bruno Fernandes’ delivery was headed in by Casemiro for the opener at Old Trafford. Silva booked for protests.
Carrick explains Mason Mount’s surprise absence vs Fulham amid a fresh injury concern. Details on the setback and selection were addressed post-match.
Telegraph say Carrick wants Rashford back if made permanent, though player prefers Barcelona. Academy striker Joe Hugill leaves United for Kilmarnock on a permanent deal
Michael Carrick praises Old Trafford backing and says he is not offended by a planned 1958 protest against ownership before Man Utd vs Fulham after wins over Man City and Arsenal
Man Utd scout Club Brugge midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic, valued around £20m, and Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic ahead of deadline, with Spurs and Inter also interested
Lisa Naalsund hit a second-half brace as Man Utd beat Liverpool 3-1 at Leigh Sports Village, with Fridolina Rolfo adding a late back-heel. Marc Skinner’s side climb to 2nd in the WSL.