Deschamps not interested in Man Utd job - Friday's gossip

Manchester United contact Didier Deschamps, support for Michael Carrick remains at Old Trafford, Arsenal are interested in Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi.

Manchester United have contacted former France coach Didier Deschamps with current boss Michael Carrick's future in doubt. (Foot Mercato - in French), external

However, there is still support among the Manchester United hierarchy for Carrick, with Sunday's game against Aston Villa seen as key. (Sky Sports), external

Tottenham retain the right to match a bid made for England striker Harry Kane, 33, as part of his new deal at Bayern Munich. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Arsenal and Manchester United are tracking Bournemouth midfielder Marcus Tavernier, 27. (Teamtalk), external

Arsenal are among the European clubs interested in Club Brugge striker and Germany Under-21s international Nicolo Tresoldi, 22. (Tuttomercato - in Italian), external

Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are tracking Eintracht Frankfurt and Germany defender Nnamdi Collins, 22. (Fussball News - in German), external

Liverpool are poised to step up their interest in English Fenerbahce full-back Archie Brown, 24. (Teamtalk), external

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson, 34, is attracting interest from Flamengo in his native Brazil. (Sport Witness), external

Newcastle United have set their sights on signing England striker Ivan Toney, 30, from Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli in January. (Football Insider), external

Eintracht Frankfurt are hopeful of re-signing Nottingham Forest's French forward Arnaud Kalimuendo, 24. (L'Equipe - in French), external

Chelsea's English winger Jamie Gittens, 22, is one of the options Roma are considering in order to strengthen their squad in January. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

AC Milan are in talks with France midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 31, about extending his contract. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external