Bayer consider offering a Manchester United flop a career lifeline, while the Red Devils remain “calm and confident” in their pursuit of one of the Premier League's best attackers. Read on for our round-up of some of the juiciest transfer gossip this Monday.
Sancho on Leverkusen's radar
As the time to trigger the permanent clause in Jadon Sancho's loan deal approaches close, Chelsea appear to be getting cold feet. It is suggested the Blues could back out of the obligation to buy the Manchester United loanee at the end of the season.
According to The Sun, Bayer Leverkusen are willing to open their doors for the struggling Englishman. It is understood that United have reduced their asking price to £20million to facilitate his permanent exit but Sancho would have to take a pay cut to return to the Bundesliga for a third time. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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United confident of winning Cunha race
There's a 29-point game between the second placed Arsenal and 16th placed United, and yet the Red Devils are confident of beating the Gunners to the signing of Matheus Cunha.
In recent days, Arsenal have reportedly renewed their interest in the Wolves star, but the North Londoners' move has not panicked the figures at Old Trafford, suggests Givemesport. It is claimed that United are “calm and confident” that the Brazilian will move to Manchester. Cunha is prepared to join Ruben Amorim's project even if there's no Champions League football at the club next season. Whispers Rating: 4/5
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Marseille want Arsenal defender
Apart from revamping their attack, Arsenal also want to make some changes at the back, and this could lead to the departure of Jakub Kiwior.
The Polish defender has done well at the Emirates in the absence of Gabriel but he is not going to be a starter under Mikel Arteta. Amid this, a report from French publication Foot Mercato suggests Marseille are considering signing the 25-year-old centre-back. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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Brighton keen on Coppola
The Seagulls are also on the lookout for a new central defender and have set their sights on the Italian market.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Brighton & Hove Albion are interested in Hellas Verona talent Diego Coppola, having already made initial contacts to explore his asking price. A number of clubs are keen on the physically dominant Italian defender but Brighton appear to be in the driving seat after holding talks for the 21-year-old. Whispers Rating: 3.5/5
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Newcastle join Eze race
Newcastle United are a step away from securing Champions League football, which would allow them to hand Eddie Howe a significant transfer war chest and raid a rival Premier League club.
Teamtalk claims the Magpies are keen to add some creativity in the middle of the park and have accordingly shown interest in Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze. It is reported that Palace could be willing to accept offers of around £59million for the 26-year-old, who has notched 11 assists this term. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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