🔗 Share this article Man Utd Face Crucial Choice on Fernandes - Weekend Rumor Update Teams from Saudi Arabia and Europe are set to test Manchester United's resolve to hold on to skipper Bruno Fernandes, while the Italian side lead the pursuit to acquire his fellow player Kobbie Mainoo. Additionally, Barcelona and the Reds are keen on Bayern centre-back Dayot Upamecano. Man Utd Braced for Fernandes January Approaches The Red Devils' intention to retain their captain Bruno Fernandes, thirty-one, is set to be challenged during the winter window, with sides from the Saudi Pro League and Europe keen on the Portugal midfielder. The Italian Club Lead for Kobbie Mainoo Signing The Serie A outfit are currently the frontrunners to sign United and English midfielder Mainoo, twenty, in the forthcoming January window. Barcelona and The Reds Eye Upamecano Barcelona are set to rival the Merseyside club for the signature of France centre-back Upamecano, twenty-six, when his contract runs out at Bayern Munich in the summer. The Gunners Open to Sell Gabriel Jesus Arsenal would consider an bid of around thirty million pounds for Gabriel Jesus, 28, with the Toffees a potential new home for the Brazil forward in January. Newcastle Desire Anderson Return Newcastle United would be keen to welcome Nottingham Forest and England talent Elliot Anderson, 22, back at the St James' Park after offloading him over a year ago. City Monitor Nahuel Molina Manchester City are keeping tabs on the situation of Atletico Madrid and Argentine defender Nahuel Molina, twenty-seven. Palace Keen in Kees Smit The Eagles are showing interest in the Dutch club's midfield prospect Kees Smit, nineteen, who has played for the Dutch at U19 level and attracted attention from Real, Barca, the Blues and United. Erik ten Hag Might Come Back to Ajax Former Man Utd boss ten Hag could stage a sensational return to coaching and replace fellow Dutchman Johnny Heitinga at former club Ajax following his brief stint at Bayer Leverkusen. Liverpool Forward Federico Chiesa Preferred to Remain Anfield attacker Chiesa's choice was always to remain at the club this campaign despite interest in the twenty-seven-year-old Italy international from teams in his native country. Crystal Palace Want Daichi Kamada New Deal Crystal Palace want Japan midfielder Daichi Kamada, 29, to extend his contract at the club with his contract due to expire next summer. Bayern Keen on Jurrien Timber The German champions are one of the sides keen on Arsenal's Netherlands centre-back Timber, 24, who has begun talks over a new deal with Arsenal. Newcastle Director to Assess Business New Newcastle United director of football Wilson will be tasked with evaluating the team's recent recruitment activity when he starts the role at the club. Neuer Pondering Playing Extension Bayern Munich's Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, thirty-nine, is thinking about prolonging his professional career past 2026 and signing a new contract with the Bavarian club.