Teams from the Saudi Pro League and Europe are set to challenge Man Utd's determination to keep skipper Fernandes, as Napoli are frontrunners in the pursuit to acquire his teammate Kobbie Mainoo. Meanwhile, Barcelona and Liverpool are keen on Bayern centre-back Dayot Upamecano.
The Red Devils' plan to retain their captain Bruno Fernandes, thirty-one, is expected to be challenged during the January window, with clubs from the Saudi Pro League and Europe keen on the Portugal midfielder.
Napoli are currently the frontrunners to secure Manchester United and English youngster Kobbie Mainoo, twenty, in the upcoming winter window.
The Catalan giants are poised to rival the Merseyside club for the acquisition of French defender Upamecano, twenty-six, when his deal expires at Bayern Munich in the summer.
Arsenal would accept an bid of approximately thirty million pounds for the Brazilian forward, twenty-eight, with the Toffees a possible destination for the Brazilian forward in January.
Newcastle would love to welcome Nottingham Forest and English midfielder Anderson, twenty-two, return at the St James' Park after selling him over a year ago.
Manchester City are monitoring the status of Atletico and Argentine right-back Molina, twenty-seven.
Crystal Palace are showing interest in AZ Alkmaar's midfield youngster Smit, 19, who has played for the Dutch at U19 level and drawn attention from Real Madrid, Barca, Chelsea and United.
Ex- Man Utd boss ten Hag could stage a surprise return to management and replace fellow Dutch Heitinga at old team Ajax following his short spell at Leverkusen.
Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa's preference was always to remain at Anfield this campaign in spite of approaches in the 27-year-old Italy international from clubs in his native country.
Crystal Palace want Japanese midfielder Kamada, 29, to extend his contract at Selhurst Park with his contract due to expire in the summer.
Bayern Munich are one of the sides keen on the Gunners' Dutch defender Timber, 24, who has opened discussions over a new contract with Arsenal.
New Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson will be tasked with reviewing the team's summer transfer activity when he starts the role at St James' Park.
Bayern Munich's Germany goalkeeper Neuer, thirty-nine, is thinking about extending his playing career beyond 2026 and agreeing a fresh deal with the Bavarian club.
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