Latest news: Carrick to replace Jose

(December 18, 2018)
Jose Mourinho's Manchester United future continues to dominate the back pages.

Update (It's all over now - he's sacked)
THE SUN
Manchester United have sent scouts to watch Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly with a view to a big January transfer bid.
Arsenal want Boca Juniors winger Cristian Pavon but understand he will cost in the region of £40m.
Barcelona are considering selling Brazilian flop Malcom after receiving a huge £58m offer from a Chinese club.
DAILY MIRROR
The Premier League is planning an anti-racism summit in a bid to avoid a potential media blackout from players.
West Ham midfielder Jack Wilshere is expected to be out for five weeks with West Ham fearing his ankle injury needs surgery.
THE TIMES
Chelsea are prepared to ban supporters from matches at Stamford Bridge for offensive behaviour that takes place away from the ground as part of their attempts to combat racism and antisemitism among elements of their fanbase.
DAILY EXPRESS
Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi has fuelled fresh speculation linking him with a move to Chelsea after being spotted chartering a plane to London on Monday.
DAILY MAIL
Michael Carrick is a popular choice to step in as caretaker manager if Jose Mourinho were to be sacked by Manchester United.
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is eyeing a fight against Britain's Callum Smith after his convincing win over Rocky Fielding.
DAILY RECORD
Manchester United are reluctant to sack Jose Mourinho before the end of January because they would face a £24m pay out.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United appear to have hit resistance from Jose Mourinho over their attempts to modernise the club and hire a director of football.
Claude Puel is set to rest Jamie Vardy for the Tuesday's EFL Cup quarter-final with Manchester City.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Malaga have turned down a £1m bid for Scottish starlet Jack Harper from La Liga high-fliers Getafe.
THE GUARDIAN
Barcelona has made a move for out-of-favour Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen.