Manchester United handed Fernandes boost, Bayern wants Pep back

Manchester United boost on Fernandes 

Manchester United’s hopes of signing Bruno Fernandes have been boosted by the fact Sporting Lisbon need to clear £57m in debt, The Sun reports. Fernandes was a target for both United and Tottenham in the summer, and the Portugal midfielder – who scored a spectacular goal against Luxembourg on Sunday – could move to Old Trafford in a £65m deal this January. 

More competition for United 

United have also been heavily linked with Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic, and the Daily Mail reports they will face competition from Borussia Dortmund in January. The Croatian has not appeared for the Italian champions so far this season, and Dortmund could look to swoop in as they look to bounce back from their slow start in the Bundesliga. Dortmund are sixth after 11 games, six points behind leaders Monchengladbach. 

Bayern still keen on Pep and Sane? 

Two Bayern Munich chiefs were in England last week as speculation regarding Pep Guardiola and Leroy Sane’s Manchester City futures rises, the Mirror reports. The German champions are without a manager after sacking Niko Kovac, and currently sit third in the Bundesliga table. Head of Sports Hasan Salihamidzic and chief scout Marco Neppe were said to be in England last week, but the club would not comment on their motive when asked by German journalist Christian Falk. 

Can unhappy at Juve 

Emre Can has admitted he is unhappy at Juventus having not started a game for the club this season. The former Liverpool midfielder has fallen down the pecking order at Juve, and reportedly said: "I haven't even started a match and I can't be happy, but I won't be beaten. I will continue to work hard on myself. I'm not happy right now. I'm not playing much at the moment. I played a lot last season, especially in important matches, for Juventus, and I also played well.”