David Ornstein

🚨 Broad agreement in place for Michael Carrick to become permanent head coach of Manchester United. Work continues between all parties to finalise contracts for Englishman & backroom staff after 2+1yr deal offered to former #MUFC midfielder @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/72767…

🚨 Nottingham Forest intend to hand Vitor Pereira new long-term contract. #NFFC hierarchy & players said to be happy with 57yo + talks planned over extension (current deal June 2027). Club also aim - as things stand - to keep all key players @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/72822…

🚨 Arsenal defender Ben White expected to miss rest of season with knee ligament injury. 28yo England international suffered suspected MCL damage in #AFC victory at West Ham, although full extent yet to be established. W/ @gunnerblog after @JoshuaharrisonH nytimes.com/athletic/72700…

🚨 Chelsea & Liverpool discussed @NBCSportsSoccer #CFC #LFC

🚨 Chelsea exploring deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as next head coach. 44yo former #RMFC boss understood to be open to possibility, although nothing decided yet as process continues. Andoni Iraola also strong contender ahead of departing #AFCB @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/69645…

🚨 Real Madrid talks with Jorge Mendes continue over potential appointment of Jose Mourinho as head coach. 63yo’s initial thoughts outlined to #RMFC while Florentino Perez ponders decision. Portuguese happy at Benfica but open to possibility @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/72588…

🚨 Federico Valverde & Aurelien Tchouameni in dressing-room fight at Real Madrid training ground. Valverde went to hospital with head injury. Follows altercation 24hrs earlier. #RMFC expected to take action. W/ @GuillermoRai_ @MarioCortegana @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/72610…

🚨 EXCL: Phil Foden reaches agreement in principle with Manchester City over new contract. Current #MCFC terms 2027 - fresh 4yr deal to June 2030 + 1yr option. Formalities still need to be completed. Handled for 25yo by agent Rafaela Pimenta @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/72535…

🚨 Eddie Howe set to remain Newcastle United boss. As things stand + barring unexpected turn of events 48yo will lead #NUFC into 26/27 - retains ownership/hierarchy support & keen to continue. All parties accept this season can’t be repeated @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/72368…

🚨 Bournemouth technical director Simon Francis to leave club at end of season. Highly-regarded former captain departing after 15yr association with #AFCB to explore new opportunities - interest from Al Hilal & other clubs but nothing signed @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/72455…

🚨 Jose Mourinho preferred candidate of Florentino Perez to become next Real Madrid head coach. Support not universal inside #RMFC but president driving process so 63yo strong contender. ~€3m break clause in Benfica deal. W/ @MarioCortegana @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/72367…

🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea part company with head coach Liam Rosenior. #CFC wanted to give 41yo much longer but results dictated otherwise. FA Cup + CL push key factors. Calum McFarlane to take interim charge before permanent appointment in summer @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/72186…

🚨 John Stones exit from Manchester City this summer set to be announced next week. Mutual decision for 31yo centre-back to go as free agent when contract ends after trophy-laden decade at #MCFC. Interest expected from leading European clubs @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/66655…

🚨 Bournemouth reach agreement with Marco Rose to succeed Andoni Iraola as head coach this summer. 49yo to join #AFCB on 3yr deal - picked for playing style, European experience + familiarity managing likes of Haaland, Bellingham, Szoboszlai @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/72123…

🚨 Tottenham Hotspur in advanced talks to sign Marcos Senesi as free agent this summer subject to retaining PL status. Nothing finalised so still open + interest in 28yo #AFCB centre-back from elsewhere but #THFC leading contender at present @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/69286…

"He's coaching his way into very strong contention. "He hasn't managed a Manchester United/Premier League transfer market — that's something they'll have to consider." @David_Ornstein discusses Michael Carrick's chances of being given the Manchester United job on a permanent basis. 🎙️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗖 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁

🚨 Live Q&A starting shortly - if you’re a subscriber to @TheAthleticFC head over to the page in the link below and submit your questions in the comments section. I’ll be there from 3pm UK for about an hour to answer as many of them possible. Get involved👇nytimes.com/athletic/71984…

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Andoni Iraola to leave Bournemouth when contract ends this summer. #AFCB did everything to keep head coach but 43yo chose to go + successor process under way - Kieran McKenna high among options. W/ @MarioCortegana @Dan_Sheldon_ @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/60910…

🚨 Newcastle United owners continue to support Eddie Howe, with all parties intending to evaluate manager situation in summer. Review + any contingency work seen by those involved as normal - no serious talks yet over #NUFC head coach change @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/71923…