The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...

PREMIER LEAGUE

Michael Carrick will be given at least two more matches in charge of Manchester United, despite overseeing their worst run in nearly 40 years - The Athletic

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris said that the club's difficult start to the season was expected due to a busier schedule and added he believed his side are in a relegation battle - The Athletic

Mikel Arteta has confirmed Declan Rice will become the latest Arsenal star to sign a new long-term deal - The Sun

Former Celtic recruitment chief Mark Lawwell has been appointed as Chelsea's senior scout - The Sun

Premier League star Ellis Simms has received confirmation of his Polish citizenship and could make his debut for the country next month - Daily Mirror

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Scotland look set to be almost certainly without key defender Scott McKenna for the Nations League games later this month after his Dinamo Zagreb manager confirmed he will be out for two weeks - The Scottish Sun

RUGBY UNION

Noel McNamara is set to take over from Leo Cullen at Leinster next season - The Times