Football gossip: Bruno Fernandes and Kevin de Bruyne linked with Saudi Arabia moves – BBC Sport

Manchester United allow Bruno Fernandes to open talks to play in Saudi Arabia, Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne verbally agrees Al-Ittihad move, while Arsenal agree Riccardo Calafiori contract.

Manchester United have given midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 29, permission to open talks with Saudi Arabia, with two clubs in the Saudi Pro League interested in the Portugal international. (TeamTalk)

Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 33, has “verbally agreed” to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad, and it is now up to the Premier League champions to approve the departure of the Belgian. (TeamTalk)

Liverpool are hoping Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 32, will sign a new contract when his current deal expires in 2025. (Mirror)

Leicester City are close to sealing a deal for Fulham attacker Bobby de Cordova-Reid, with the 31-year-old Jamaican set to undergo a medical. (Telegraph – subscription required)

Aston Villa midfielder Philippe Coutinho will return to boyhood side Vasco da Gama “imminently” after lengthy negotiations over whether the 32-year-old Brazilian’s contract could be terminated. (Birmingham Live)

Arsenal have agreed contract terms for Italy and Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori until 2029, but the clubs still need to agree a fee for the 22-year-old. (Fabrizio Romano)