Man Utd halt Carrick sacking over £12m payoff as Atletico target Fernandes

Man Utd halt Michael Carrick sacking over financial concerns

A bruising 3-0 defeat at Bournemouth has dragged Manchester United down to 16th, prompting the board to put Michael Carrick's sacking on hold due to a hefty £12m compensation package. This decision has sparked intense internal friction between Technical Director Jason Wilcox (who wants Eddie Howe) and Head of Recruitment Christopher Vivell (who favours Julian Nagelsmann). For now, Carrick has just three games to save his job.

Atletico Madrid plot swoop for Bruno Fernandes

Atletico Madrid are determined to sign 32-year-old star Bruno Fernandes in the January 2027 transfer window, with his fractured relationship with manager Michael Carrick paving the way for an Old Trafford exit. The potential blockbuster move comes despite the Portuguese midfielder's massive influence at Manchester United, having registered 14 assists and created 96 chances.

Arsenal appeal Max Dowman red card ahead of blockbuster clash

Arsenal have launched an immediate appeal against 16-year-old prodigy Max Dowman's 85th-minute straight red card in their Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town, aiming to ease an attacking crisis triggered by injuries to Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke. The Gunners are racing against time to submit their paperwork before 1pm on 29 October, desperate to have the youngster available for their blockbuster clash against Liverpool on 1 November 2026.