'You can't make a house on a puddle' - Merse criticises INEOS transfer policy

Sky Sports' Paul Merson believes Manchester United’s transfer strategy is to blame for their worst start to a top-flight season instead of head coach Michael Carrick.

Two domestic names stand out, while there is also the possibility of a foreign appointment following Stephen Robinson's departure.

Max Rushden is joined by Nicky Bandini, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Philippe Auclair and Sid Lowe as Michael Carrick is poised to be sacked by Manchester United and for a wrap of the big stories from around Europe Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email. On the podcast today: it’s a European pod so of course we must start with … Michael Carrick. He is poised to be sacked by Manchester United; could Mauricio Pochettino be his replacement? Continue reading...

Number eight Aaron Wainwright is a major Wales concern for the Nations Championship game against New Zealand on Saturday in Cardiff.