Man Utd chief keen on Howe - Friday's gossip

Manchester United's potential managerial candidates and transfer targets

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Manchester United technical director Jason Wilcox is reportedly keen on appointing ex-Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe if the club sacks manager Michael Carrick, according to Talksport.

Manchester United would consider Julian Nagelsmann if they part ways with Carrick and the former Bayern Munich and Germany boss is keen on the role, as stated by the Telegraph.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is also among Manchester United's dream candidates to replace Carrick, as reported by i news.

Manchester United have opened talks with former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Antonio Conte about the possibility of returning to the Premier League, as stated by La Repubblica.

Arsenal are targeting a potential move for Atletico Madrid and Spain's World Cup-winning winger Alex Baena, 25, in the January window, as reported by FootballTransfers.

Arsenal are also monitoring Monza striker Gustavo Varela, 21, with Napoli and Benfica also interested in the Portuguese player, as stated by Gazzetta dello Sport.

Brazil defender Gleison Bremer is wanted by Bayer Leverkusen and the 29-year-old could leave Juventus in January, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport.

However, Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler would not be interested in the Manchester United job if it became available, as stated by Talksport.

Manchester United would likely have to pay a world record fee if they want to replace Carrick with Hurzeler and prise the German away from Brighton, as reported by the Telegraph.