Football rumours: Lee Carsley out of running as FA considers England options

Oct 15, 2024 2 min read
England interim manager Lee Carsley may not get the job on a permanent basis (Bradley Collyer/PA)
England interim manager Lee Carsley may not get the job on a permanent basis (Bradley Collyer/PA)

What the papers say

Interim boss Lee Carsley‘s chances of remaining in the England job appear to be receding. The Sun says he has been told he will not be given the post on a permanent basis, with Pep Guardiola now reportedly added to the Football Association’s shortlist

Manchester United's Alvaro Carreras and Atalanta’s Andrea Oliveri battle for the ball during a UEFA Youth League match
Alvaro Carreras (right) has been linked with a Manchester United return (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester United could bring Spain Under-21 left-back Alvaro Carreras back to Old Trafford, reports the Daily Mirror. The 21-year-old left United for Benfica during the summer.

Chloe Kelly, 26, could leave Manchester City at the end of the season. The Daily Mail claims the England forward’s relationship with manager Gareth Taylor has deteriorated.

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Players to watch

Manchester United v Sevilla – UEFA Europa League – Quarter Final – First Leg – Old Trafford
Sevilla’s Lucas Ocampos, Loic Bade and Ivan Rakitic celebrate (PA)

Loic Bade: Liverpool are keen on the French defender, 24, as a replacement for Virgil van Dijk, 33, but Sevilla want at least 20 million euros (£16.7m), according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo.

Paul Pogba: The former France midfielder has turned down an offer from Russian club Broke Boys, reports France Football, as the 31-year-old prepares to return from a reduced doping ban in March.

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