Man Utd plot Semenyo move in January – Friday’s gossip

Antoine Semenyo and Ruben Neves are both targets of Manchester United’s January transfer window, Bruno Fernandes wants to play in the Premier League, and Bukayo Saka is close to signing a “record-breaking” contract with Arsenal.

In January, Manchester United will make an all-out signing of Bournemouth and Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo in an effort to improve their chances of landing the 25-year-old despite uncertainty surrounding Pep Guardiola’s future at Manchester City. (Telegraph requires a subscription)

Ruben Neves, 28, wants to move back to Europe with Manchester United as a potential destination and has rejected a new contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. (Times: A subscription required)

Kobbie Mainoo, 20, will only be considered for sale if he receives a high-quality offer in the January transfer window, and Manchester United is also reluctant to let the England international leave on loan. (Sky Sports)

If Pep Guardiola, 54, leaves the Etihad Stadium in the summer, then, who is among the candidates class=”ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3″> Manchester City are considering? class=”ssrcss-1xjjfut-BoldText e5tfeyi3″>Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca, 45, is one of the candidates. (Athletic – A subscription required)

Saint-Etienne would consider selling the 17-year-old striker for 12.5 million euros (£11 million) despite having rejected an initial offer of 8 million euros (£7 million) from Chelsea for Djylian N’Guessan. (L’Equipe, in French)

Newcastle is currently monitoring four midfielders, including the talented Dutchman Kees Smit, 19, and Toulouse’s French defender Dayann Methalie, 19, who is also regarded as high on their wishlist. (Mail subscription required)

A clause in his contract allows clubs outside the Premier League to purchase him for £56.6 million, according to Bruno Fernandes, 31, of Manchester United and Portugal. (Mail subscription required)

Marcus Rashford, 28, a 28-year-old England international currently on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United, is interested in joining Atletico Madrid. (Fichajes – Spanish)

Bayern Munich’s option to make Nicolas Jackson’s summer loan move from Chelsea permanent is unlikely, with the 24-year-old Senegal striker serving as Harry Kane’s 32-year-old backup. (German) (Bild)

With the club about to announce a record-breaking new deal for the England winger that will run until 2031, Bukayo Saka, 24, will become the first player in the history of Arsenal to earn a weekly salary of £300,000. (Teamtalk)

Despite reports linking the 19-year-old Brazilian with a move to West Ham, Luis Guilherme wants to stay and fight for his place. (Sky Sports)