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Eddie Howe, currently out of work, has expressed openness to discussing potential opportunities with Manchester United if they decide to replace interim manager Michael Carrick. Additionally, Man Utd are reportedly interested in signing Everton's defender Jarrad Branthwaite and monitoring Bayern Munich’s midfielder Lennart Karl, while also retaining academy forward JJ Gabriel until January despite interest from Barcelona and Paris St-Germain.

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Eddie Howe, currently out of work after leaving Newcastle United, has expressed openness to talks with Manchester United should they decide to part ways with manager Michael Carrick. Three Premier League clubs are also monitoring Bayern Munich's Lennart Karl, while Manchester United aim to sign Everton's 24-year-old defender Jarrad Branthwaite as part of their defensive overhaul plans. Additionally, Sean Dyche is the frontrunner for the Crystal Palace managerial position if they decide to sack Pierre Sage. Potential candidates for Crystal Palace also include Thomas Frank and Vitor Pereira, along with former Ferencvaros manager Robbie Keane. Tottenham's Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall, aged 20, has attracted interest from Napoli and Barcelona.

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“Article A reports on Carrick's current situation after a defeat, while Article B discusses Eddie Howe potentially being open to talks with Manchester United if they replace Carrick, indicating different points in time and distinct events.”

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“Article A discusses Michael Carrick being on the brink of being sacked, while Article B mentions Eddie Howe potentially holding talks with Manchester United if Carrick is parted ways with. These describe different stages and outcomes.”

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“Article A discusses the current situation of Michael Carrick at Manchester United, while Article B mentions Eddie Howe's potential interest in talks with Manchester United if they part ways with Carrick. These describe different stages and parties involved.”

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“Article A reports on Michael Carrick's imminent sacking, while Article B discusses Eddie Howe being open to talks with Manchester United if Carrick is sacked, indicating different stages of the same process.”

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- Published Eddie Howe is open to holding talks with Manchester United if they part ways with manager Michael Carrick, three Premier League clubs are monitoring Bayern Munich's Lennart Karl, Manchester United are targeting a move for Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.

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Howe open to Man Utd talks - Monday's gossip · assertive framing

United → publish → Branthwaite

Former Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe - who is out of work - would be interested in speaking to Manchester United if the Old Trafford club part ways with under-pressure manager Michael Carrick. asserted

club → speak → Carrick

(Sky Sports), external Manchester United are targeting a move for 24-year-old Everton and England defender Jarrad Branthwaite as they aim to make big changes to their defence. asserted

they → target → defence

Former Watford, Burnley, Everton and Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche is the frontrunner for the Crystal Palace job if the Eagles sack manager Pierre Sage. asserted

Eagles → sack → Sage

(Telegraph - subscription required), external asserted

subscription → require → ?

(Tuttomercato via Teamtalk), external Manchester United will not terminate the registration of academy forward JJ Gabriel, 16, meaning he will not be able to leave the club until January, as Barcelona and Paris St-Germain seek to reach an agreement. asserted

Barcelona → terminate → agreement

Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are monitoring Bayern Munich's 18-year-old Germany midfielder Lennart Karl. asserted

Arsenal → monitor → midfielder

(Teamtalk), external Brazil defender Dodo is set to leave Fiorentina when his contract ends in the summer, with AC Milan, Juventus and Barcelona linked with the 27-year-old. asserted

contract → set → old

Howe open to Man Utd talks - Monday's gossip

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