Manchester United sweat on Bruno Fernandes fitness

Bruno Fernandes ranks 2nd for big chances created in Europe's top 5 leagues since 2023-24, behind Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, underlining the United captain's creative output.
Roy Keane said he is not emotionally attached to United despite wanting them to win, saying results do not 'make or break' his weekend after leaving clubs.
United have reportedly switched centre-back focus to RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba, valued at £51.5m-£56m, while Sunderland have no intention of selling Brian Brobbey cheaply.
United have signed 16-year-old midfielder David Eze after his exit from Manchester City. The England youth international will continue his development in the academy.
United are assessing possible financial losses from 3 seasons affected by Manchester City's 114 guilty charges - 2011-12, 2016-17 and 2017-18 - but have not filed a claim.
United remain interested in Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey and could move in January if his form continues, though Sunderland are reluctant to sell the 24-year-old.
Manchester United are named among the clubs interested in Borussia Dortmund forward Maximilian Beier, though the article centres on Arsenal's case to move first in January.
Man Utd face Juventus competition for RB Leipzig captain David Raum, though they are prioritising a younger left-back to eventually succeed Luke Shaw.
Manchester United are among three Premier League clubs tracking Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell, whose stalled contract talks could make a £20-25m winter move possible.
Bruno Fernandes will miss Portugal's Norway game with a 'complicated problem', after playing through pain in his last 3 United matches. Portugal hope rest readies him for Denmark.
Man Utd were one of three Premier League clubs to explore a move for Fermin Lopez, but the Barcelona midfielder rejected interest and stayed in Hansi Flick's plans.
United could revisit a move for Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde in January, with the 22-year-old now third choice and Barca still open to a €40m permanent sale.
United are closely monitoring Tottenham centre-back Micky van de Ven, but Spurs hold a strong position after tying the Dutch defender to a new deal until 2031.
Man Utd are struggling to persuade JJ Gabriel to sign a scholarship, with Spain the likeliest destination as Barcelona and Real Madrid hold talks before his 16th birthday.
United would reportedly need more than £17m to sack Michael Carrick and hire Fabian Hurzeler from Brighton, though INEOS are still backing Carrick and have made no managerial contact.