Manchester United seem to have closed the window for Jadon Sancho to join this summer from Borussia Dortmund. While the club seeks an addition in defence, they are yet to decide for right wing. The arrival of Donny van de Beek has strengthened the middle especially as the club has not indicated they will sell any of the current stars in the role.

With Gareth Bale and Real Madrid in talks to end their standoff, the Welshman could negotiate to terminate his contract if the club will allow him to leave for free. Since he joined in 2013, his transfer costs should have been fully amortized. Zinedine Zidane does not have much need for him in his squad and to avoid further embarrassment and non-efficient use of wages, the club could allow him to leave finally after blocking efforts in the past.

 

Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman says he welcomes the signing of Manchester City winger Leroy Sane this summer. The German side expects Sane to become the first consideration for the role due to the inconsistency and fitness issues of Coman. However, Coman says it would not be a problem at all if the German joined.

He says it is until Bayern say they no longer require his services that there would be a problem. He is confident that Bayern know his offerings so signing Sane from Man City has no bearing to his future at the club.

Manchester City have indicated their interest in wantaway Real Madrid winger, Gareth Bale. Reports in Spanish media have suggested that City are looking at a possible swap deal with Leroy Sane in order to bring the Welsh international to Etihad stadium.

Gareth Bale have endured a very rough spell with Madrid fans since his arrival in the Spanish capital. The Wales international has been said to favour other activities over his commitment to the course in Madrid. He was seen raising a flag that reads, “Wales, Golf, Madrid in that order” – a move that further infuriated the Madrid faithful. Bale has only played a handful of games for Madrid this season, as he has struggled with injuries.

Manchester United favourite Dimitar Berbatov has been pleased with the performances of Odion Ighalo in the Red Devils shirt and admits that the striker has proved him wrong. The Nigerian was a shock loan signing from Shanghai Shenhua on deadline day in January and there were initial doubts whether he could make an impact with the club.

However, the former Watford man has managed to impress with the limited gametime on offer and he has already contributed three goals from two starts in the Cup competitions. Speaking to Betfair, Berbatov said that he is ‘really happy’ with Ighalo’s early success with the Red Devils and particularly admired the physical aspect of his game.

Sweden international Victor Lindelof has clarified that he is fully committed to the Red Devils and he has never considered a fresh challenge away from the club. The centre-back was frequently linked with a move to Barcelona during the summer and his agent recently acknowledged that the Red Devils turned down an enquiry from the Spanish champions.

Since then, Lindelof has penned a fresh five-year deal with the Red Devils with the option for another 12 months and he has now stated that he is clearly content with the proceedings at the club, he told Expressen: “A lot has been written, but as far as I am concerned I have a contract with the Red Devils and I am a loyal type. For me it was never a doubt, I wanted to stay at United and believe in what we do, that’s why I signed a renewal. I love to represent United and wear that shirt every day. My goal since I arrived is to win titles and do good for the fans, but I haven’t won anything yet so my big goal is to do it.”