insider latest: Carrick sack truth, Bruno talks, Julian Alvarez absence

insider transfer news: Carrick sack truth, Bruno talks, Julian Alvarez absence Make us your Google favourite Transfer insider insider provides updates on Julian Alvarez , Michael Carrick, Bruno Fernandes, Federico Dimarco , Gerard Martin and Renato Sanches. Julian Alvarez absence explained as Atletico dismiss transfer fears Romano has put to bed any conspiracy theories surrounding Julian Alvarez’s absence from Atletico Madrid’s squad at the weekend. The Argentine, who was linked with a move to Arsenal and Barcelona in the summer, was simply injured. “Julian Alvarez was not part of the squad for Atletico Madrid's game against Real Sociedad, news confirmed directly by the club. He was not even called up for the game and did not travel with the team – something that obviously made the news on Sunday,” Romano said. “Madrid won the game. It was a beautiful performance by Atleti, with a first goal for new signing Jonathan David, on loan from Juventus with a €25 million option to buy. “Talking about the Julian Alvarez situation, what's important to mention is that the absence was really only because of an injury. Julian suffered this injury in training. “Julian was a starter against Liverpool at Anfield and then was not even called up just because of this injury. The injury, according to those close to Julian, is described as something normal after a difficult summer for the player. “The training sessions were not normal. The pre-season was not normal for Julian. We know how difficult the summer was for the Argentinian striker, so obviously it was complicated to prepare for the season in the right way. “To have these sorts of problems at the beginning of the new season is considered normal by Atletico Madrid. There is no transfer reason behind this. There is no fight internally behind this. “The desire of Julian in the summer to go to Barcelona was clear. The desire of Atletico not to sell to Barcelona was also clear. That's it. This is not a transfer absence. “Sometimes during the window, we have these kinds of situations, like Yan Diomande. When Diomande was not with the Leipzig squad in August, it was because he was going to Real Madrid. In this case, with Julian, that's not the case. “Or Enzo Fernandez, who was going to Manchester City and was not featuring for Chelsea. This is not the case with Julian Alvarez.” Man Utd maintain faith in Michael Carrick after Man City defeat Manchester United might have only won one of their first four Premier League matches of the season, but they continue to back Michael Carrick – even after a 1-0 derby loss to 10-man Manchester City on Sunday. “Man Utd absolutely remain convinced that the future will be bright under Michael Carrick,” Romano said. “Manchester United absolutely know that maybe the point about the summer transfer window was to add one more player, a left-back. They tried. It was not possible to proceed with the right options. “United didn't want to sign just to say: 'OK, we signed one.' They wanted to be convinced about the player they were going to sign, and so that's why nothing happened. “But they maintain total faith and confidence in Michael Carrick. They only have four points in four Premier League games, so obviously this is disappointing in terms of results, but Man Utd remain convinced about that. “Carrick remains absolutely convinced too. What Carrick says in public - 'We are going to do very well, I am confident, this team is good' and all the rest - is what he's saying to the club. “Carrick remains absolutely convinced that this team can do very well in the next weeks and months, especially after the break. So that's the feeling of Michael Carrick.” Bruno Fernandes contract talks continue with key issues unresolved United are in talks with Bruno Fernandes over a new deal, but the progress has not necessarily been smooth with their captain. Romano explained: “Manchester United and Bruno Fernandes started discussing a new contract before the World Cup. “This news didn't hit the media yet at that point, but now it's everywhere because the reality is that before, during and right after the World Cup, let's say until the end of July, several clubs tried to sign Bruno Fernandes. “European clubs and also clubs from Turkey, Galatasaray with a big proposal, plus, as every single summer, Saudi clubs calling, trying and attempting because from Saudi they wanted Bruno for a very long time. “So there were attempts. Bruno decided