Transfer news UPDATES: Arsenal QUIT threat, Virgil van Dijk to Real Madrid warning, Liverpool
Posted Saturday, April 06, 2019 by Express.co.uk
Jadon Sancho to Man Utd not happening
Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke has made it clear the club won’t sign Jadon Sancho.
The England international is wanted by Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
However, Watzke told Eurosport Germany: "We will not sell him, that is fact. It is clearly discussed with every person who is involved that Jadon plays in the next season for BVB."
Sancho, 19, has netted nine times and provided 18 assists in all competitions for Dortmund this season.
Perfect signing
Former Manchester United winger Jesper Olsen has urged his old club to sign Ajax sensation Matthijs de Ligt.
Barcelona are understood to be leading the chase for his signature having already agreed a deal to sign his team-mate Frenkie de Jong.
However, Olsen, who also played for Ajax, thinks he would be the perfect fit for United.
“No doubt about it [he could play for United],” Olsen told Omnisport. “Playing at Ajax, you have to be a quality player. So, of course, he could [play for United], no doubt about it.
“He could fit into any top team at the moment.”
Quality not quantity
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard insists there will not be wholesale changes at Ibrox in the summer.
“The only thing I will say is we will try to add more quality which will make our 11 stronger which will naturally make the squad stronger,” Gerrard said.
"There won't be wholesale changes like there was last season. We felt that was needed at the time.
"We don't think we are as far away as certain people think we are or maybe the gap in terms of points. We don't think we are that far away but it is quite clear that we do need to add more quality to make us improve and grow."
Chelsea scouting mission
Chelsea will be looking to sign Atletico Paranaense midfielder Bruno Guimaraes this summer, according to a report.
Guimaraes is being touted as one of the hottest playmaking prospects in football and has been linked with the likes of Inter Milan and Napoli as well.
Chelsea may be hindered, however, by the fact they’re currently under a transfer ban set by FIFA because of their past recruitment of foreign minors.
But according to ESPN FC, Chelsea are moving forward with pinpointing respective transfer targets for the summer.
And one of the first on their list is Guimaraes, who was watched by Chelsea earlier this week.
Scouts of Chelsea and Ukranian outfit Shaktar Donetsk were present in Paranaense’s 3-0 victory over Boca Juniors.
Suarez/Higuain
Gonzalo Higuain’s bad form is similar to Luiz Suarez’s when the Uruguayan first joined Liverpool, says Maurizio Sarri.
“He has to improve physically and mentally and also that he will be useful for us in the last part of the season,” Sarri said.
“It’s not easy in the first months to play in the Premier League, it was a problem for [Luis] Suarez in the first season at Liverpool, in the second season he scored 24 goals.
“It’s not easy for a striker to play immediately well.
“I think he needs time to improve his condition and be suitable for the Premier League but I think he is able to do it.”
Emiliano Martinez
Arsenal third-choice goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has threatened to leave the Gunners if he doesn’t get his chance.
Martinez, 26, has impressed since joining Championship Reading on a six-month loan deal - his SIXTH away from the Emirates.
But the Argentine, who still has three years on his Arsenal contract, says he needs regular first-team action.
“I’ve been around a lot, but for me it’s now time to settle in one place,” he told Goal. “I’m at an age now where I have a newborn baby and me and my wife want to settle. I’m tired of going on loan.
“Obviously I love Arsenal. But it’s time for me to make it there or go somewhere else.”
Virgil van Dijk transfer warning
Real Madrid could attempt to sign Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk.
That’s according to Leicester legend Robert Huth, who also thought LaLiga rivals Barcelona would be monitoring the Dutchman.
"I’d be surprised if these guys [Real Madrid and Barcelona] aren’t looking at him,” Huth told Starsport. “There aren’t too many players [like him].
“Imagine him and [Raphael] Varane at Madrid. I know they’ve still got [Sergio] Ramos - and he’s obviously at the top of his game - but he’s considerably older than Van Dijk.
“Varane is a similar sort of age. Imagine them for five years at Madrid. Jesus, I’d definitely watch that!
“Liverpool are a great club, but there is a couple of clubs bigger in terms of world stature. Real are consistently competing for the Champions League and league titles.”
Sessegnon to Spurs
Tottenham are leading Manchester United in the battle to sign Fulham star Ryan Sessegnon.
Sessegnon, 18, couldn’t prevent Fulham from being relegated but did show glimpses of his ability during the Premier League campaign having scored twice and provided six assists.
The England Under-21 international has frequently been linked with a move to a top-six side and Fulham’s return to the Championship could spark a bidding war.
According to The Mirror, Tottenham, Manchester United, PSG and Borussia Dortmund have all expressed interest.
However, Spurs are supposedly leading the charge because of Mauricio Pochettino's reputation for developing young English players.
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