Manchester United are considering a shock move for 25-year-old Manchester City left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, with personal terms not a barrier to any potential deal for the Algeria international. (Florian Plettenberg)

Bruno Fernandes will not be offered an escape route out of Old Trafford by Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal, even though they were close to signing him at the start of the season. (Talksport)

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is on Manchester United's five-man shortlist to replace Michael Carrick, but the current sporting structure at the club is said to not suit the Spaniard. (Daily Mail - subscription required)