European Paper Talk: Borussia Dortmund firm on Jadon Sancho
Friday 19 April 2019 11:45, UK
With the end of the season rapidly approaching, many clubs across Europe will be turning their attention to the summer and planning for the 2019/20 campaign.
Our friends at Football Whispers to round up all the latest news, views and gossip from across the continent.
Germany
Borussia Dortmund have no intention of selling Jadon Sancho this summer. The 19-year-old is a Manchester United target and former club Manchester City are also interested. But Dortmund will keep Sancho for another season as his value is expected to rise beyond £100m. (Sport Bild)
Borussia Monchengladbach sporting director Max Eberl claims he is "relaxed" over the future of Thorgan Hazard. The younger brother of Chelsea star Eden wants to leave the Bundesliga side this summer and move to Dortmund. (Kicker)
Spain
Real Madrid believe they will clinch the signing of Eden Hazard from Chelsea in the coming days. The La Liga club have already agreed terms with the Belgium international and are prepared to pay a fee or around £85m. (Marca)
Brazilian star Neymar also remains on Real's wishlist. Los Blancos want to significantly strengthen their attack and will move for the world's most expensive player if they're given any indication PSG are willing to sell. (Marca)
Another option for Real Madrid is Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic. The 21-year-old has struck 25 goals this season and would provide competition for Karim Benzema. (Marca)
Barcelona remain confident of signing Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax but have yet to agree a contract with Mino Raiola, the centre-back's agent. (Mundo Deportivo)
Getafe head coach Jose Bordalas is expected to take charge of Sevilla this summer. The 55-year-old guided the club to promotion to La Liga in 2017 and their pursuit of a Champions League place this term. (AS)
Italy
Juventus have drawn up a six-man shortlist to strengthen their squad. Liverpool star Mo Salah is the club's first-choice target while Benfica duo Joao Felix and Ruben Dias, Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti, and Italians Nicolo Zaniolo and Federico Chiesa are also wanted. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
The Serie A leaders plan to fund their summer spending with the sales of Douglas Costa and Paulo Dybala. Juve may also sacrifice Miralem Pjanic if their receive a substantial offer for the midfielder. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Edin Dzeko has turned down a summer move to West Ham United - and a reunion with former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini - as he wants to remain in Italy. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Inter Milan are also interested in the Bosnian striker. The Serie A giants will move for the 33-year-old if Mauro Icardi leaves San Siro. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says he doesn't have an agreement with any club to return to management. "I really don't know at the moment [who I will next coach]," he said. "I'll go to a team with a project that convinces me." (Sky Sport Italia)
France
Liverpool have joined the race to sign Nicolas Pepe from Lille. The Ivorian has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and several other clubs. A fee of £70m would be required to sign the 23-year-old. (Le10Sport)
Marsielle will demand a fee of around £25m for Morgan Sanson. The 24-year-old midfielder is a Wolves transfer target. (L'Equipe)
