Manchester United have opened contract talks with captain Bruno Fernandes to keep him at Old Trafford, despite his deal carrying a £57m release clause that could tempt buyers. Fabrizio Romano reports the club is willing to negotiate a new deal, signalling United's desire to hold on to their talisman rather than lose him on the cheap.

Slovenia manager Bostjan Cesar has raised concerns about Benjamin Sesko's continued absence from the national team, reigniting club versus country tensions for Manchester United's striker. Liverpool are prioritising a new right winger to replace Mohamed Salah, with Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig named as a top target.

West Ham's relegation has triggered Nuno Espirito Santo's expected departure, with the manager's exit coming hours after a club star's wife publicly criticised him. West Ham must raise around £150m through player sales to balance the books, with Jarrod Bowen, Mateus Fernandes, Crysencio Summerville, and Tomas Soucek all likely to leave.

Aston Villa are exploring a move for Harvey Barnes to add pace ahead of their Champions League campaign. Meanwhile, Lawrence Shankland will complete his Rangers medical before sealing his move to Ibrox, and Celtic are eyeing Shaun Maloney as sporting director with renewed interest in Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh.