Manchester United are in talks to secure Bruno Fernandes to a new contract, even as a £57m release clause in his current deal leaves the club exposed to outside interest, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano.

The club are reportedly willing to reward their captain to tie him down long-term, with negotiations described as ongoing.

Sesko's international absence raises concern

Elsewhere at Old Trafford, Slovenia manager Bostjan Cesar has voiced concern over Benjamin Sesko's continued absence from national team duty. The Manchester United striker finds himself at the centre of yet another club-versus-country dispute, according to the Daily Mail.

Liverpool hunt Salah's replacement

Liverpool are making the search for a right winger their primary transfer focus this summer as they look to fill the void left by Mohamed Salah's departure. RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande has emerged as a leading target, per the Daily Telegraph.

Nuno set to leave West Ham

Nuno Espirito Santo is expected to depart West Ham United following their relegation from the Premier League. The Daily Mail reports the news came just hours after the wife of one of the club's players publicly criticised the head coach.

West Ham face a significant financial challenge, needing to raise around £150m through player sales to stabilise their books. Jarrod Bowen, Mateus Fernandes, Crysencio Summerville, and Tomas Soucek are all among those expected to leave the club, despite Bowen indicating a willingness to stay, the Daily Telegraph reports.

Villa eye Barnes for Champions League push

Aston Villa have added Harvey Barnes to their transfer shortlist as they seek to inject more pace into their attack ahead of next season's UEFA Champions League campaign, according to the Daily Mail.

Scottish football roundup

Lawrence Shankland is set to undergo his Rangers medical on Tuesday, moving him a step closer to completing his much-anticipated move to Ibrox, the Scottish Sun reports.

At Celtic, Shaun Maloney is considered a strong candidate to become the club's next sporting director this summer, per the Daily Record. The Hoops have also revived their interest in Bodo/Glimt striker Kasper Hogh, according to the Glasgow Herald.