Transfer News: Real Madrid to hijack Barcelona target, Manchester United star agrees to join PSG and more – April 27, 2019

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CD Leganes v Real Madrid CF - La Liga
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Jadon Sancho is going nowhere

Bundesliga has been taken by storm by Jadon Sancho this season and all the top European clubs are keeping tabs on him. The young winger has been in stunning form for Borussia Dortmund and that has helped them challenge for the German league title this season.

Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, Manchester City and even PSG have been linked with a move for the 19-year-old but BVB are in no mood to sell him. The Yellow & Black brigade have sold way too many top players in the past when big clubs have come calling but they are not willing to make the same mistake again.

Michael Zorc, BVB's Sporting Director, has made it clear that Sancho will not be sold at any cost this summer and that the winger will remain at the club next season.

“No, we did not receive anything [an offer]. We do not expect anything and we do not want anything, because he is on our plans. He will play for Borussia Dortmund next season. Nobody needs to get in touch,” he told Sky Sports.
“I'm far from putting a price tag on Jadon, but I will say that, even for the biggest club in the world, his transfer would be difficult right now. Jadon will play at Dortmund next season and we are definitely planning with him.”

Real Madrid and Manchester United are said to be the ones keen on signing him at any cost this summer. Both teams are planning to rebuild their squads this summer and with Sancho fitting the bill for both sides, they are ready to pay over the asking price to seal the deal for the former Manchester City starlet.

Manchester United eye £60M move for Eriksen

Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United - Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham United - Premier League

Christian Eriksen did not enjoy a good game vs West Ham United today but that has not stopped Manchester United from making a move for him. The Danish midfielder has been added to Ole Gunnar Solskjær's wishlist for the summer according to reports in Evening Standard.

The Tottenham Hotspur star has just one year left on his current deal and has not signed a new deal. Spurs are keen on keeping hold of him but are not willing to meet his wage demands.

Evening Standard reveal that Man Utd are keen on taking him to Old Trafford this season but have been told that it will cost at least £60M to sign him. They are willing to match his wage demands but face tough competition from Real Madrid.

Another report suggests that Los Blancos are desperate to sign him this summer and will offer as much as £100M for him.

Arsenal to hand Danny Welbeck a new deal

Arsenal v Southampton - Premier League - Danny Welbeck in action
Arsenal v Southampton - Premier League - Danny Welbeck in action

In case you forgot, Danny Welbeck is still at Arsenal. The English striker has been out injured for some time and his contract at Emirates was set to expire this summer.

Reports in Daily Mirror now suggest that the Gunners are set to offer him a new deal – something they were not willing to before he got injured. The former Manchester United striker was not in Unai Emery's plans as per previous reports but things seem to have changed at the club.

West Ham United, Newcastle United and Everton were keeping tabs on the Englishman and were ready to pounce on him in the summer. However, it looks like they will have to negotiate a deal with Arsenal when the window opens if they still want Welbeck at their respective clubs next season.

Ander Herrera agrees deal to join PSG

Cardiff City v Manchester United - Premier League
Cardiff City v Manchester United - Premier League

The mass exodus at Manchester United has begun. The Red Devils are set for a squad reshuffle this summer and reports suggest that a lot of players will be leaving to make space for fresh faces.

Ander Herrera might just be the first one to leave as reports suggest that he has agreed a deal to join PSG in the summer. The Spaniard is out of contract at the end of the season and is free to sign a pre-contract with any club right now.

The Ligue 1 champions have been linked with the midfielder for some time now and it looks like they have finally got their man. However, reports by L'Équipe suggest that he could still end up staying at Manchester United or head back to Athletic Bilbao in the summer.

David De Gea is also being linked with a move to PSG this summer.

Real Madrid in talks with Barcelona target

Ajax v Royal Standard de Liege - UEFA Champions League third-round qualifying match
Ajax v Royal Standard de Liege - UEFA Champions League third-round qualifying match

Real Madrid are another club looking to rebuild their squad this summer and have set sights on a lot of young players. They have already signed Eder Militao from FC Porto on a six-year deal and are now working on getting others to the club.

Matthijs de Ligt is said to be on Zinedine Zidane's wishlist and the manager has made a call to the Dutch star. Reports in Spain suggest that he has spoken to the defender and is trying to lure him to Bernabeu in the summer.

Juventus, Bayern Munich and Barcelona were the only clubs said to be in the running for the centre-back with the Catalan side leading the race. However, it looks like Los Blancos have made a last-ditch move for the Ajax captain amid reports of Raphael Varane looking to leave the club.

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Edited by Arvind Sriram