Transfer news and football gossip: Harry Kane to consider Manchester United move, Jadon Sancho asking price, Willian to Tottenham and Telles to Chelsea
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Harry Kane would rather join Manchester United than be part of a Tottenham rebuild. While scoring an impressive 181 goals in a Spurs shirt, Kane is yet to win a major trophy at club level. Failing to qualify for the Champions League next season is set to play a huge part in the England captain’s future amid interest from the Red Devils.
Wayne Rooney says he is determined to beat his former club Manchester United when he captains Derby County in the final FA Cup fifth-round clash on Thursday. The 34-year-old, who enjoyed a trophy-laden 13-year spell at Old Trafford, insists he will celebrate if he scores against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side. Both clubs are competing for a quarter-final showdown against Norwich, who pulled off a shock result by beating Tottenham on penalties on Wednesday. - FULL STORY
Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O’Hara is ‘sick and tired’ of Jose Mourinho’s excuses for Spurs’ form and believes a return for former manager Mauricio Pochettino isn’t out of the question. Mourinho replaced Pochettino at Tottenham in November, and despite an initial improvement in results Spurs are currently struggling and their playing style under the Portuguese coach has been criticised. - FULL STORY
Veteran goalkeeper Lee Grant has signed a new one-year deal with Manchester United. The 37-year-old is the club’s third-choice glovesman behind David de Gea and Sergio Romero. He has made just two appearances, one of them as a starter, since joining from Stoke in the summer of 2018. Grant said: “I love being here and clearly somebody likes me being here also, so it’s good to have it sorted.” - FULL STORY
Man City left-back Angelino, who is on loan at Bundesliga title challengers RB Leipzig, has admitted he could leave the Premier League giants if their Champions League ban is upheld. Last month, UEFA hit City with a two-year European football ban for breaking FFP regulations. City remain confident of successfully overturning the punishment, however, as they appeal it to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Borussia Dortmund have set a whopping £121m (€140m) price tag on Jadon Sancho. The England winger is in the form of his life with 14 goals and assists each in the Bundesliga this season. He has been linked with big-money summer moves to Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. The 19-year-old’s valuation could further rise if he stars for England at Euro 2020.
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Chelsea winger Willian is set to reject a new contract amid reports his head has been turned by Tottenham. The 31-year-old was signed by Jose Mourinho for Chelsea and arguably played his best football under the Portuguese coach. Mourinho, now managing Spurs, could offer Willian another Premier League lifeline.
John Stones could join Arsenal in an attempt to increase his playing time. The 25-year-old’s place in the England national team is under threat with his lack of first-team minutes at Man City. Pep Guardiola has opted to play midfielder Fernandinho in defence ahead of Stones at numerous times this season. Arsenal, whose central defence is in need of a shake-up, are keeping tabs on Stones.
Chelsea will need to pay £40mto sign Porto full-back Alex Telles. Frank Lampard is looking for a replacement for Marcos Alonso, who has been linked with a summer move to Inter, while the Blues boss remains unconvinced by Emerson. Telles has scored eight goals and registered five assists in 22 league games this season.