Plus Thomas Frank is the leading contender to become Crystal Palace manager if the club decide to sack Pierre Sage. The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers... Manchester UnitedA tetchy Michael Carrick dismissed a suggestion he could resign as head coach for the good of the team after Sunday's chaotic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa left Manchester United in the relegation zone heading into the international window - The GuardianMichael.