Transfer Talk: Man United seriously consider Sancho to Juve،
The winter transfer window has not yet reopened in Europe, but movements are underway and a lot of gossip is circulating. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Sancho wants Dortmund, but Man United considering loan deal with Juventus
Juventus working to sign Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho loaned until the end of the season, but Borussia Dortmund remains the 23-year-old’s preferred option, according to a report from Calciomercato.
Sancho has only played 76 minutes this season – last in August – leading the Red Devils to be willing to let him leave on loan with or without the option of making the deal permanent.
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Although Sancho would welcome a return to the Bundesliga club he already calls home, a move to Dortmund is not his only option. Juventus decided to offer a loan without the possibility of making it permanent, in which they would cover a third of the Englishman’s salary.
Such an offer would be rejected in usual circumstances, but Man United would now evaluate it with extreme caution and give it serious consideration. It would not be easy for I Bianconeri to make a deal, but this is also not considered impossible.
Meanwhile, Juventus continue to work to sign Domenico Berardi from Sassuolo. They had been scrambling to sign the 29-year-old until the end of the summer transfer window and will now try again, although they are still aiming to complete a deal on their own terms.
Paper gossip
– Juventus have increased their interest in the Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson and are prepared to offer £17.5million for the 24-year-old, reports the Daily Mail, who add that it could net his former club Aberdeen more than £2million. There will be competition for the Scot with AC Milan and Lazio among the other interested clubs.
– Newcastle United will face strong competition from Juventus to sign Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips during the January transfer window, according to Football Insider. Man City are ready to let the 27-year-old leave due to his lack of playing time, while the Magpies are desperate to sign a midfielder next. Sandro Tonali10 month ban for violation of betting rules.
– Bologna striker expected to attract plenty of interest Joshua Zirkzee during the summer transfer window and AC Milan will be one of the clubs interested in the Dutchman, reports Calciomercato. The 22-year-old has put in some eye-catching performances this season providing five goals and two assists in 13 appearances in all competitions.
– Bayern Munich wants Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu but a decision in January is considered unrealistic, according to Sky Sports Deutschland. Speaking about the 25-year-old, Mikel Arteta said: “I really want him to stay. I like the player a lot. He is loved and respected by everyone at the club. He is at the level we need to strengthen the club. the team. He will stay with us.
– Concrete talks regarding a contract extension at Bayern Munich for Thomas Muller will come in the coming weeks or months, reports Florian Plettenberg. The club are reportedly willing to extend the 34-year-old’s contract beyond its current expiration this summer. Manchester United are not seriously interested in a move during the winter or summer window.