UK Back Pages: Real Madrid Target Raheem Sterling, LVG Moves Carrick to Defence
After a wild night of League Cup action, transfer rumours and Manchester United still dominate Wednesday's back pages.
While Liverpool advanced in an epic 15-round shootout over Middlesbrough, one of their brightest young stars is apparently being targeted by Spanish giants Real Madrid.
The Mirror reports a rumour that Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti hopes to make Raheem Sterling his next signing with a sensational swoop for the winger.
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"MIRROR SPORT: They're MAD for Sterling #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/a4SbkFOXFw
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) September 23, 2014"
The Sun reports an "exclusive" that Louis van Gaal wants to move midfielder Michael Carrick to defence in a desperate measure to solve United's woes in the back.
"SUN SPORT EXCLUSIVE: Carrick SOS #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/D54AwpU5mw
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) September 23, 2014"
The Mail runs the same Carrick story along with Arsenal's crash out of the League Cup at the hands of Southampton.
"MAIL SPORT: Gonners #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/BAPOYGQif9
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) September 23, 2014"
