🔗 Share this article Manchester United Face Key Decision on Bruno Fernandes - Weekend Rumor Roundup Clubs from the Saudi Pro League and across the continent are set to challenge Man Utd's resolve to keep captain Bruno Fernandes, as the Italian side are frontrunners in the pursuit to acquire his fellow player Kobbie Mainoo. Additionally, Barcelona and the Reds are keen on Bayern Munich centre-back Upamecano. Man Utd Braced for Bruno Fernandes Transfer Interest The Red Devils' plan to keep their captain the Portuguese midfielder, thirty-one, is expected to be challenged during the winter window, with sides from the Saudi Pro League and European clubs expressing interest on the Portugal playmaker. The Italian Club Lead for Mainoo Acquisition Napoli are currently the frontrunners to secure Manchester United and England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 20, in the upcoming winter transfer window. Barcelona and Liverpool Eye Upamecano The Catalan giants are set to compete with the Merseyside club for the acquisition of France centre-back Upamecano, twenty-six, when his deal expires at Bayern next summer. Arsenal Open to Part With Gabriel Jesus Arsenal would consider an bid of around £30m for the Brazilian forward, twenty-eight, with Everton a possible destination for the Brazil forward in January. The Magpies Desire Anderson Return Newcastle would love to have Forest and English talent Anderson, 22, return at the club after selling him 16 months ago. City Monitor Nahuel Molina Manchester City are keeping tabs on the situation of Atletico and Argentine defender Nahuel Molina, twenty-seven. Palace Keen in Smit Crystal Palace are expressing interest in AZ Alkmaar's midfield youngster Kees Smit, nineteen, who has featured for the Netherlands at U19 level and attracted attention from Real Madrid, Barca, the Blues and Manchester United. Ten Hag Could Come Back to Ajax Former Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag could stage a surprise return to management and replace fellow Dutch Johnny Heitinga at former club the Dutch giants following his short stint at Bayer Leverkusen. Liverpool Forward Federico Chiesa Preferred to Stay Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa's choice was always to stay at the club this season in spite of approaches in the twenty-seven-year-old Italian from teams in his native country. Palace Want Daichi Kamada New Deal Crystal Palace are eager Japan playmaker Daichi Kamada, 29, to extend his contract at the club with his contract set to run out in the summer. Bayern Keen on Jurrien Timber The German champions are among the sides keen on Arsenal's Netherlands centre-back Jurrien Timber, 24, who has opened discussions over a new deal with Arsenal. Newcastle Director to Review Transfers Incoming Newcastle director of football Ross Wilson will be charged with evaluating the club's summer recruitment business when he begins the position at the club. Manuel Neuer Pondering Playing Extension Bayern Munich's German shot-stopper Neuer, 39, is considering extending his professional career past 2026 and signing a fresh deal with the Bavarian side.