Football rumours: Lee Carsley out of running as FA considers England options
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 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.
Social media round-up
🔵🏃🏼 Reece James, in training today as sources play down all links with Barça or Benfica on UK media in the recent days.
Full focus on Chelsea. ✨ pic.twitter.com/4jJa43AeKg
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 14, 2024
Ben Chilwell linked with shock Napoli transferhttps://t.co/MRbpSpTxFU pic.twitter.com/yloFKy8KVy
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) October 14, 2024
Players to watch
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.