Manchester United contacts Deschamps

Former France coach Didier Deschamps has told Manchester United he is not interested in the managerial vacancy, the Mirror reported. The club's hierarchy continues to back interim boss Michael Carrick, with Sunday's clash against Aston Villa seen as decisive, Sky Sports said.

Tottenham Hotspur retain the option to match any bid for England striker Harry Kane, 33, as part of his new deal with Bayern Munich, the Telegraph noted. Arsenal and Manchester United are also monitoring Bournemouth midfielder Marcus Tavernier, 27, Teamtalk reported.

Arsenal are among European clubs interested in Club Brugge forward Nicolo Tresoldi, 22, who also plays for Germany's Under‑21 side, Tuttomercato reported. Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are tracking German defender Nnamdi Collins, 22, of Eintracht Frankfurt, Fussball News added.

Liverpool are poised to increase their pursuit of Turkish side Fenerbahçe full‑back Archie Brown, 24, according to Teamtalk. Flamengo have shown interest in Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, 34, in his native Brazil, Sport Witness said.

Newcastle United aim to sign England striker Ivan Toney, 30, from Saudi club Al‑Ahli in the January window, Football Insider reported. Eintracht Frankfurt hope to re‑sign French forward Arnaud Kalimuendo, 24, currently at Nottingham Forest, L'Equipe reported.

Roma are considering Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens, 22, as a potential signing, Gazzetta dello Sport reported. AC Milan are in talks with France midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 31, about extending his contract, the same newspaper added.