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Jadon Sancho shows off quick feet in Borussia Dortmund training
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Saturday, April 25
Manchester United have identified their top two transfer targets ahead of the summer window
Ed Woodward, however, has warned that the days of big fees are a thing of the past because of the financial ramifications of the coronavirus crisis
Meanwhile, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is holding out hope over a deal for Borussia Dortmund sensation Jadon Sancho
Wilfried Ndidi transfer statement
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has shot down speculation he could leave the King Power Stadium.
Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Nigeria international.
"We are doing well and I am enjoying myself here," he told ESPN.
"I still have a contract with Leicester. I am learning and trying to improve myself every day and I am doing OK here, so no need to go anywhere."
Jamie Vardy boxes Wilfred Ndidi at the gym
Man Utd’s Alexis Sanchez problem
Manchester United are facing a costly problem over Alexis Sanchez.
The former Arsenal ace is on a season-long loan at Inter Milan but the Serie A giants have no interest in keeping him.
He will return to Old Trafford but is likely to be forced to train away from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first-team squad, according to The Sun.
Sanchez is owed around £55million under the terms of his current contract so United chiefs would be forced to compromise in order to get him off the books.
Alexis Sanchez trains alongside his dogs in isolation
Eric Bailly's impact on transfer plans
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to shelve plans to sign a central defender in the summer transfer window.
Napoli ace Kalidou Koulibaly is a long-term target, Juventus’ Matthijs de Ligt has popped back on the radar after a mixed campaign while RB Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano is the latest to emerge as a potential new arrival.
Eric Bailly’s return to form and fitness has seen Solskjaer nix his plot to recruit at the back, according to the Manchester Evening News.
He will battle it out with Victor Lindelof for the role of Harry Maguire’s sidekick in front of David De Gea.
Jadon Sancho transfer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping Manchester United’s players in the England squad can convince Jadon Sancho to agree to a move to Old Trafford, according to Manchester Evening News.
Marcus Rashford has already urged his pal to join him from Borussia Dortmund.
“It would be good, Sancho’s a great player and he’s like a new generation player,” Rashford said.
“It’s definitely exciting to watch him become the player he’s becoming. Hopefully we can all play together, that would be good.
“He plays off the cuff, he’s creative and imaginative, these are the things you need to be world class.”
Ed Woodward transfer statement
Ed Woodward has admitted the days of big spending are a thing of the past because of the coronavirus crisis.
“Nobody should be under any illusions about the scale of challenge facing everyone in football,” said Woodward.
“It may not be 'business as usual' for any clubs, including ourselves, in the transfer market this summer.
“As ever, our priority is the success of the team, but we need visibility of the impact across the whole industry, including timings of the transfer window, and the wider financial picture, before we can talk about a return to normality.
“On this basis, I cannot help feeling that speculation around transfers of individual players for hundreds of millions of pounds this summer seems to ignore the realities that face the sport.
“It's also important to acknowledge the part played by our successful business in allowing us to fulfil our social responsibilities.
“We have always believed that our commercial model gives us greater resilience than most clubs and we are grateful for the enduring support of our commercial partners in helping us achieve that.”
Ed Woodward’s top transfer targets
Ed Woodward is set to pursue the club’s top two transfer targets, however.
According to the Manchester Evening News, Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish have emerged as the most wanted at Old Trafford.
Borussia Dortmund are likely to demand in excess of £100million for Sancho, who could be offered a contract extension to snub the interest.
While Aston Villa will want at least £60m for Grealish, although relegation to the Championship could kill any hopes they have of keeping him.