Manchester United are reportedly considering a surprise move for Manchester City left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri. Elsewhere, Crystal Palace are looking at potential managerial changes, and several top European clubs are tracking Premier League stars.
Manchester United and Premier League Transfer Gossip
Manchester United are eyeing a shock transfer for 25-year-old Manchester City and Algeria left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, with personal terms expected to present no obstacle to any potential agreement, as reported by Florian Plettenberg. Meanwhile, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has featured on a five-man shortlist for Manchester United to succeed Michael Carrick, though the current sporting setup at Old Trafford may not fit the Spanish coach, according to the Daily Mail.
In other squad news, Saudi Pro-League side Al-Hilal will not provide an exit route for Manchester United and Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 32, despite coming close to securing his signature earlier in the season, according to Talksport. Tottenham have decided against sanctioning a departure for 20-year-old Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall amid attention from Barcelona and Napoli, as noted by Football Insider.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, 27, remains under observation by Bayern Munich while questions persist regarding his upcoming contract negotiations with the Gunners, according to Caughtoffside. Additionally, Arsenal’s 27-year-old Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi is open to evaluating a departure from Arsenal in the winter transfer window, per Team Talk.
Managerial Changes and European Interest
Crystal Palace have identified England assistant manager Anthony Barry as a prospective successor to Pierre Sage should the French boss be dismissed, according to the Mirror. Barcelona sporting director Deco has placed Arsenal’s 24-year-old Ecuadorian centre-back Piero Hincapie onto his shortlist of defensive targets, as reported by Sport.
Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah, 26, who is the nephew of Leeds and Ghana icon Tony Yeboah, has attracted attention from multiple Premier League sides, with Everton, Crystal Palace, and Sunderland all searching for attacking reinforcements, according to Talksport. Behind the scenes, Newcastle United players feel that risks taken by the club during the summer transfer window are the primary factor behind their difficult campaign, according to the Telegraph.
