Man Utd consider shock move for Man City's Ait-Nouri as Palace and Arsenal face transfer questions
Manchester United weigh a surprise approach for Rayan Ait-Nouri, Crystal Palace line up Anthony Barry as a possible replacement for Pierre Sage, and Barcelona monitor Arsenal's Piero Hincapie.
Manchester United are considering a shock move for Manchester City left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, according to transfer gossip. The Algeria international is 25, and the report suggests personal terms would not stand in the way of any potential deal.
Crystal Palace have identified England assistant manager Anthony Barry as a candidate to take over if they dismiss Pierre Sage. The Frenchman's position is the subject of the speculation, with Barry, currently working within the England setup, framed as an alternative.
Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie is on Barcelona sport director Deco's list of centre-back targets, the Spanish press reports. The Ecuador international is 24. Elsewhere in North London, Tottenham will not sanction the sale of Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall despite interest from Barcelona and Napoli in the 20-year-old.
Arsenal also feature in other items: Bayern Munich are said to be continuing to monitor captain Martin Odegaard while uncertainty surrounds the Norway midfielder's next contract, and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi is reportedly prepared to consider leaving during the winter window.
At Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes will not be offered an exit by Saudi Pro-League club Al-Hilal, despite the Saudi side having come close to signing the Portugal midfielder earlier in the season. Unai Emery is named on a five-man shortlist to replace Michael Carrick at Old Trafford, though the Mail reports the club's current sporting structure is said not to suit the Aston Villa boss.
Newcastle's players reportedly believe the club's summer transfer-market gambles are the main reason for their struggles this season. Minnesota United forward Kelvin Yeboah, nephew of Leeds and Ghana great Tony Yeboah, is said to be on the radar of Everton, Crystal Palace and Sunderland.
