Premier League Transfer News: Manchester United Tracking Bournemouth Duo

The latest football news and transfer rumours from Wednesday's papers... Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi and Marcos Senesi, who is set to leave the club on a free transfer, according to The Mirror. The Red Devils are also said to face stiff competition in their pursuit of Andoni Iraola as their next long-term manager, with The Mirror suggesting that the Spanish boss will be tough to lure. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are hoping to snap up Iraola after he quit Bournemouth, as reported by The Sun. Bournemouth, on the other hand, are considering a number of candidates to replace Iraola, including Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna, Rayo Vallecano's Andoni Iraola, and Coventry City manager Frank Lampard, according to The i Paper. German manager Marco Rose is thought to be the frontrunner to take over at Bournemouth, as reported by The Guardian. Stream Sky Sports with NOW Download the Sky Sports app Transfer Centre LIVE! Get Sky Sports on WhatsApp Manchester United boss Michael Carrick is set to be short-handed in defence when his side faces Chelsea on Saturday, according to The Sun. Jadon Sancho will have to take a significant pay cut if he wants to rejoin Borussia Dortmund in the summer, as reported by The Mirror. Bayern Munich are monitoring Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey with a view to a potential summer move, according to The Independent. Aston Villa have joined the list of Premier League clubs interested in England goalkeeper James Trafford, as reported by the Daily Mail. Newcastle have confirmed the signing of Ecuadorian teenager Johan Martinez from Independiente del Valle, with the 16-year-old set to officially join the Magpies after his 18th birthday. Back Pages is a review of the sports headlines from the national newspapers, every Monday to Friday, live on Sky Sports News from 10.30pm. Missed the show? Catch up on the latest news with the Back Pages podcast. Robbie Keane has insisted that his focus remains on the title fight with Ferencvaros, despite being linked with Celtic, as reported by the Daily Record. Xavi is being lined up as a replacement for Javier Mascherano at Inter Miami, according to The Sun. New Jersey's NJ Transit is planning to charge over $100 for return rail tickets from New York's Pennsylvania Station to MetLife Stadium for FIFA World Cup games, as reported by The Athletic. U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker is leaving his role with immediate effect, less than two months before the 2026 World Cup, the federation announced on Tuesday. Brazil's president Lula has revealed that Carlo Ancelotti sought his advice on whether to select Neymar for the World Cup, according to the Daily Mail. England Test captain Ben Stokes has played down speculation of a rift with head coach Brendon McCullum, but admitted that their working relationship will 'look a little bit different' this summer, as reported by The Independent. Play Super 6 for a chance to win £250k! Enter for free.