Man Utd eye Man City's Ait-Nouri - Wednesday's gossip

What the report says

Manchester United are reportedly weighing a move for Manchester City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri, according to BBC Sport’s roundup of Wednesday football gossip. The report says the 25-year-old Algeria international is being viewed as a surprise target and that personal terms would not be a major obstacle if any deal were pursued. The item does not say that talks are under way, only that United are considering the option.

The same gossip roundup links Crystal Palace with England assistant manager Anthony Barry as a possible replacement if the club decides to part ways with Pierre Sage. It also says Barcelona are interested in Arsenal centre-back Piero Hincapie, while Bayern Munich are said to be monitoring Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard amid uncertainty over his future contract. These are transfer and managerial possibilities rather than confirmed moves.

Other names mentioned include Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who may be open to a winter exit, and Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, who is reported to remain out of reach for Saudi club Al-Hilal at this stage. Tottenham are also said to be resisting bids for Lucas Bergvall. BBC Sport’s piece is a summary of external reports, so the developments should be treated as speculative and not confirmed club announcements.