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

Manchester United

Manchester United have seemingly made a decision over Michael Carrick's future after drawing up a five-man shortlist to replace him - Daily Star

Brighton are confident they will keep hold of manager Fabian Hurzeler even if there is interest from Manchester United - The Sun

Eddie Howe is ready to return to management as he emerged as the bookies' favourite to take over at Manchester United - The Sun

Manchester United have doubts about whether to hire Antonio Conte amid the mounting uncertainty over Michael Carrick's future - The Sun

Julian Nagelsmann has been sounded out regarding taking over from Michael Carrick as Manchester United boss following the club's dismal start to the campaign - Daily Star

Manchester United's problems are piling up with there understood to be growing tensions between director of football Jason Wilcox and director of recruitment Christopher Vivell - Daily Mail

Wayne Rooney has accused Bruno Fernandes of putting pressure on Michael Carrick because he does not want to face it himself - Daily Mirror

Bruno Fernandes' house was raided by burglars while the Manchester United captain was playing for the club in their Champions League defeat to Como in Italy on Wednesday night - Daily Mail

World Football

Cristiano Ronaldo has become football's first multi-billionaire after the veteran forward raked in £225m this year, according to Forbes - Daily Mail

Scottish Football

Hearts have been rocked by another huge injury blow with Harry Milne set to miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL - Scottish Sun

David Moyes 'could be tempted' by a return to Celtic, according to a former West Ham scout Mick Brown - Scottish Sun