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Man Utd plot Semenyo move in January - Friday's gossip

Manchester United target Antoine Semenyo in January transfer, Ruben Neves wants Premier League return, Bruno Fernandes' release clause revealed and Bukayo Saka on the verge of signing 'record-breaking' Arsenal contract.

Manchester United will go all-out to sign Bournemouth and Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo in January and hope the uncertainty over Pep Guardiola's future at Manchester City could boost their chances of landing the 25-year-old. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Portugal international Ruben Neves, 28, has rejected a new contract at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal and wants a return to Europe with Manchester United a possible destination for the former Wolves midfielder. (Times - subscription required)

Manchester United will only consider selling Kobbie Mainoo, 20, in the January transfer window if they receive an exceptional offer and the club are equally reluctant to let the England midfielder leave on loan. (Sky Sports)

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca, 45, is high among the candidates Manchester City are considering if Spanish manager Pep Guardiola, 54, leaves the Etihad Stadium next summer.(Athletic - subscription required)

Saint-Etienne have rejected an initial offer of 8m euros (£7m) from Chelsea for Djylian N'Guessan, 17, but would consider selling the French striker for 12.5m euros (£11m). (L'Equipe - in French)

AZ Alkmaar's talented Dutchman Kees Smit, 19, is one of four midfielders being monitored by Newcastle, while Toulouse's French defender Dayann Methalie, 19, is also thought to be high on their wishlist. (Mail - subscription required)

Manchester United and Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 31, has a clause in his contract that means clubs outside the Premier League can buy him for £56.6m. (Mail - subscription required)

Atletico Madrid are interested in signing England forward Marcus Rashford, 28, who is currently on loan at Barcelona from Manchester United. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

It is very unlikely Bayern Munich will exercise the option to make Nicolas Jackson's loan move from Chelsea permanent in the summer, with the 24-year-old Senegal striker used as a back-up for England international Harry Kane, 32. (Bild - in German)

Bukayo Saka, 24, will become the first player in Arsenal's history to earn a weekly wage of £300,000, with the club close to announcing a record-breaking new deal for the England winger that will run until 2031. (Teamtalk)

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

National League side Morecambe are interested in extending the loan of Arsenal defender Maldini Kacurri, with the 20-year-old Albania international also attracting interest from clubs higher up the football pyramid. (Sun)