Carrick leads race for Man Utd job, Rashford faces Barca pay cut

Michael Carrick has emerged as the leading candidate to take permanent charge of Manchester United, according to the latest round of national newspapers. The former United midfielder has been in interim control since the departure of the previous manager and now appears to be in pole position for the role on a full-time basis.

Elsewhere, Chelsea are preparing to open talks over new contracts for three senior players as the club looks to secure the long-term futures of key squad members. Negotiations are expected to accelerate once the summer transfer window closes, with the board keen to avoid entering the final year of any high-profile deals.

In Spain, Barcelona’s pursuit of Marcus Rashford has hit a financial snag. The Catalan giants have informed the England forward that, should he make the switch to Camp Nou, he would need to accept a reduction in his current salary. The development casts doubt on any potential move, with Rashford’s wage demands a significant obstacle for the La Liga side.

Finally, Porto have registered their interest in Manchester United midfielder Casemiro. The Portuguese club are exploring the possibility of bringing the Brazilian back to the club where he previously enjoyed a loan spell early in his career. Discussions remain at an early stage, and any deal would depend on United’s willingness to sanction a transfer.