Gossip: Man Utd face competition for Branthwaite

Liverpool are ready to rival Manchester United for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and could even move for the 22-year-old Englishman in January. (Mail)

Former England boss Gareth Southgate is Manchester United's top pick to replace Erik ten Hag as manager. (ipaper)

The Old Trafford club are also interested in speaking to ex-Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri if they sack Ten Hag. (Football Insider)

However, Ten Hag retains the support of the senior players at Manchester United despite the side's poor start to the season. (Telegraph)

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