Man Utd Lunchtime Round-Up, Friday 16th October 2026: Carrick Set to Face Press as Martinez Comments Loom Large
Michael Carrick is due to speak to the media this afternoon, with Manchester Evening News running live updates from the press conference (Manchester Evening News). The head coach is expected to be quizzed on Lisandro Martinez's recent comments, with the paper reporting that Martinez nearly prompted Carrick to do something he hasn't previously done at United (Manchester Evening News).
Away from the first team, Eva Olid continues to settle into life as boss of Man Utd, with BBC Sport describing it as a whirlwind first ten weeks in the role (BBC Sport).
On the transfer front, former United winger Jadon Sancho - a free agent since leaving Old Trafford in the summer - looks to finally be heading to La Liga after reportedly turning down a move to Russia, according to Manchester Evening News (Manchester Evening News).
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