A look at Thursday's back-page highlights...
The Sun
Michael Carrick on the Man United bench
- Michael Carrick brought a halt to Paul Pogba's changing-room celebration over Jose Mourinho's sacking by telling Manchester United's stars: No one is bigger than the club.
- Jose Mourinho refused to eat Christmas dinner with Manchester United's staff in a last snub before his sacking.
- Chelsea have leapt ahead of Arsenal and Manchester City in the race for Isco.
- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is eyeing Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.
- Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina is on Paris Saint-Germain's wishlist for January.
- Former Real Madrid defender Pepe could be set for a move to Premier League newcomers Wolves after being axed by Besiktas.
- West Ham striker Marcus Browne is a target for Championship clubs after his impressive season at Oxford.
Daily Star
Mauricio Pochettino moved to the Premier League with Southampton in 2013
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have up to £50m to spend to try to salvage Manchester United's bid for a top-four place.
- Mauricio Pochettino is willing to quit Tottenham to become Manchester United boss next summer.
- Manchester United kingpin Ed Woodward decided to sack Jose Mourinho after a complete breakdown in his relationship with the Portuguese.
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Daily Mail
Marko Arnautovic: The Austrian is set for an extended spell on the sidelines
- Bayern Munich are rivalling Manchester City in the £70m scramble for Ajax's Frenkie De Jong.
- Luke Shaw is available for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first game in charge of Manchester United as it emerged that the left back had one final bust-up with Jose Mourinho.
- Marko Arnautovic's injury lay-off could prove shorter than first feared with the West Ham forward pushing to be back in Manuel Pellegrini's squad before the New Year.
- West Ham are growing increasingly concerned about Jack Wilshere's latest injury setback amid fresh fears about his long-term fitness.
Daily Telegraph
Antonio Conte: The Italian celebrates his FA Cup success with Chelsea
- Manchester United are not fazed by the prospect of having to pay a world-record compensation fee to make Mauricio Pochettino their next manager.
- Antonio Conte is interested in succeeding Jose Mourinho as Manchester United's next permanent manager.
- Jose Mourinho is believed to have stunned Manchester United last summer by giving them a week to sign a central defender before going public with his unhappiness.