Manchester United back Carrick as Martinez waits on update
Rio Ferdinand says he is 'so gutted' United missed Ayyoub Bouaddi after his Paris Saint-Germain cameo, while urging Carrick to keep Leny Yoro in the side after Leeds.
Teddy Sheringham is not sold on Carlos Baleba yet, saying he needs time to adapt at United, and urged Marcus Rashford to keep working hard to win fans over.
Alan Shearer says Fabian Hurzeler would be a good Michael Carrick replacement if United act, with Eddie Howe and Antonio Conte also mentioned after a poor start and the 1-1 draw at Leeds.
United are tracking Roma defender Wesley, but face a £50m asking price and competition from Arsenal and Newcastle for the versatile Brazil international.
Bruno Fernandes faces growing scrutiny after another quiet display, with Youri Tielemans taking the No 10 role and contract talks unresolved despite United holding an extension option.
Galatasaray are targeting Bruno Fernandes as his contract nears its end. United can extend by 12 months, but talks have stalled amid claims he is disillusioned with the club's direction.
United's current six-match winless run is well short of the club record - 16 games without a win across 1929-30 and 1930-31, during a deep financial and sporting slump.
United risk losing JJ Gabriel, with Real Madrid pushing hard after making a significant offer. The 16-year-old forward wants clarity on his pathway and could decide by the end of October.
The piece rebuts claims Marcus Rashford is a dressing-room 'problem', arguing there is no evidence United team-mates are unhappy with his return or wages.
United players declined media duties after the 1-1 draw at Leeds, prompting questions over whether Lisandro Martinez's fine led to an unofficial clampdown after his criticism.
Nicky Butt criticised Lisandro Martinez for attacking United's hierarchy, saying his performances are 'not good enough for Man Utd' and he must respond on the pitch.
Lisandro Martinez went off at half-time against Leeds with thigh discomfort. Carrick expects an update on Tuesday, with Como likely too soon and Bournemouth a possible return.
United are still backing Michael Carrick after his meeting with Jason Wilcox, but results and performances must improve quickly after a six-game winless run.
