The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...

MICHAEL CARRICK

Manchester United chiefs Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox are set to remain at the club even if Michael Carrick is sacked - The Telegraph

If Michael Carrick continued at Manchester United, the club could look to appoint additional coaching support and Bayern Munich assistant Aaron Danks is one option that was considered in the summer - BBC

Kieran McKenna still has admirers at Manchester United if Michael Carrick is sacked but the club are unlikely to turn to the young coach given the situation at Old Trafford - ESPN

PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United are eyeing Calvin Bassey, Jarrad Branthwaite and Nathan Collins as potential centre back options in the January transfer window - Daily Mail

Arsenal are eyeing a potential January swoop for Real Madrid winger Endrick - talkSPORT

Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Chelsea are monitoring Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi ahead of a potential January move - The Independent

Arsenal are looking at Alex Baena, Endrick, Antonio Nusa and Junior Kroupi as potential winger signings, should they make a move in January - The Independent

Pierre Sage is not expected to return to Lens if he is sacked by Crystal Palace as he plans to take a break from football - Fabrizio Romano

League Two side Fleetwood Town will receive over £1m following James Hill's first senior England call-up - The Times

LALIGA

Endrick is looking for a loan exit from Real Madrid in January with Roma and Sporting both interested in the Brazil forward - AS

SCOTLAND

Former Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy has rejected a return to management with Ligue 1 side Le Havre - Scottish Sun