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Papers: Carrick favourite for Man Utd job amid Iraola links
TL;DR
Michael Carrick is the frontrunner for the permanent Manchester United manager position after a successful interim stint. Andoni Iraola is also a strong candidate for the role.
Key points
- Michael Carrick is the favorite for the Manchester United manager job.
- Andoni Iraola is a strong candidate to rival Carrick.
- Manchester United is targeting El Hadji Malick Diouf for a left-back position.
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The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
Man Utd news and transfers
Michael Carrick has emerged as the favourite for the permanent Manchester United job after impressing the club's hierarchy during his time in charge on an interim basis - The Times.
Andoni Iraola has emerged as the strongest candidate to rival Michael Carrick for the job as Manchester United's next permanent head coach - The Telegraph.
West Ham defender El Hadji Malick Diouf has emerged as a target for Manchester United as they weigh up a summer move for a left-back - The Guardian.
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Premier League transfers
Chelsea believe they could get up to ÂŁ60m for striker Nicolas Jackson, who has spent the season on loan at Bayern Munich - The Athletic.
Everton look set to revive their interest in forward and are exploring moves for defender and right-back -
Q&A
Why is Michael Carrick favored for the Manchester United manager job?
Michael Carrick is favored for the Manchester United manager job due to his impressive performance while serving as interim manager.
Who is Andoni Iraola and why is he linked to Manchester United?
Andoni Iraola is a candidate for the Manchester United manager position, seen as a strong rival to Michael Carrick for the permanent role.
What are Manchester United's plans for a left-back this summer?
Manchester United is considering a summer move for West Ham defender El Hadji Malick Diouf as a target for their left-back position.
