Friday's gossip: Man Utd contact Deschamps

Manchester United have contacted Deschamps as Carrick's position comes under scrutiny, though the manager retains backing from the club hierarchy ahead of Sunday's Villa match.

Manchester United have made contact with former France coach Didier Deschamps as uncertainty surrounds current manager Michael Carrick's future at Old Trafford. However, there remains support for Carrick among the United hierarchy, with Sunday's fixture against Aston Villa viewed as a significant moment for the manager.

Elsewhere in the transfer market, Arsenal are tracking Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, while both Arsenal and Manchester United are monitoring Bournemouth midfielder Marcus Tavernier. Liverpool are preparing to intensify their pursuit of Fenerbahce full-back Archie Brown, and Newcastle have identified England striker Ivan Toney as a January target. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has attracted interest from Flamengo in Brazil.