Kalidou Koulibaly 'to join Man City after rejecting Newcastle' and more transfer rumours

straight to your inboxManchester United are reportedly close to signing Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to build on his team's potential this summer to turn them into Premier League title contenders and, as well as a winger and playmaker, he is also keen on signing a new midfielder.Birmingham City prodigy Jude Bellingham was a top target but it seems that United have missed out on the teenager's signature to Borussia Dortmund.As a result United are being

straight to your inboxWhen you look at the stats, it's pretty easy to see where the weaknesses were in Manchester City's Premier League title defence, with Pep Guardiola's side conceding 34 goals so far in the 2019/20 campaign, which is more than Manchester United, Sheffield United and Leicester City as of July 7, 2020.As such, there have been a lot of transfer speculation linking Manchester City with some of the world's most prominent central defenders, including Napoli defender Kalidou

straight to your inboxManchester United have identified Valencia starlet Ferran Torres as a possible alternative to Jadon Sancho, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is aiming to improve his side's attacking options this summer to them into Premier League title contenders and Borussia Dortmund star Sancho is the club's top target.The 20-year-old has enjoyed another great season in Germany and notched up a staggering 20 goals and 20 assists in 38 appearances.

straight to your inboxManchester United have tabled an offer for Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar, according to reports.United have been in excellent form since the restart of the Premier League and are enjoying a 17-game unbeaten streak, owed to their new-found attacking verve.However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have still shown some frailties at the back which have seen them concede soft goals that on other occasions could be more costly.As a result, United have once again been linked with

straight to your inboxManchester United are reportedly considering a move for Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele if they can't complete a deal for Jadon Sancho.United have been in excellent form as of late and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to build on that potential in the summer to turn his side into Premier League title contenders next season.The Norwegian would ideally like to add a centre-midfielder, playmaker and winger to his squad and Borussia Dortmund star Sancho is his priority target

straight to your inboxManchester United have compiled a three-man centre-back short list consisting of Nathan Ake, Tyrone Mings and Alessio Romagnoli, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to build upon his side's exciting potential to turn them into Premier League title contenders and would like to add a centre-midfielder, winger and playmaker to boost his attacking options this summer.However, according to ESPN, with it looking likely that Paul Pogba will stay at the club, it's now a

straight to your inboxBorussia Dortmund have set a deadline of August 10 for Manchester United to sign Jadon Sancho, according to reports.United have been impressive since returning to Premier League action and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to build on that potential by improving his attacking options in the summer transfer window.A centre-midfielder, playmaker and winger are high on the Norwegian's list of priorities with former Manchester City man Sancho the club's top target.The 20-year-old

straight to your inboxManchester United and Manchester City could both be set to target the same two centre-backs this summer, reports say.City have long-been linked with Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly and Inter Milan's Milan Skriniar as they need to find an overdue replacement for former captain Vincent Kompany.United, however, have Jadon Sancho at the top of their transfer wishlist, but are also looking to strengthen other areas of the team.According to the Independent, if United look to bolster

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters recently moved to confirm that the transfer window will not open until the season ends on July 26.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City morning headlines for Sunday, 5 July.Rivaldo tips Messi to CityFormer Barcelona and Brazil star Rivaldo believes Lionel Messi could be tempted by a move to Manchester City.The Argentine is out of contract at the Camp Nou next year and is reportedly unhappy with the club he has spent his whole career at.City have long been mentioned as a possible destination for Messi due to his links with Guardiola, who managed him during his time with the

straight to your inboxBayer Leverkusen star Leon Bailey is reportedly keen on a move to the Premier League this summer amid links with Manchester City.City are now a player lighter in attack after it was confirmed that Leroy Sane had completed his long awaited move to Bayern Munich on Friday, for a fee that could rise to £54.8m.Although Pep Guardiola has previously said City won't necessarily need to spend money to replace the winger, especially with the form of Phil Foden, that hasn't stopped

straight to your inboxManchester United are considering allowing defender Eric Bailly leave the club on loan, according to reports.The centre-back has been desperately unlucky with injuries in recent years and missed a large portion of the current campaign after suffering a knee injury in pre-season.As a result he has made just eight appearances this season, with his only Premier League start being an impressive performance on his return against Chelsea in February, and has since fallen behind

straight to your inboxAntoine Griezmann would be open to a move to Manchester United this summer if he has to leave Barcelona, according to reports.The World Cup winner made waves with his massive £108million move from Atletico Madrid to Barcelona in the summer but things haven't gone to plan since arriving at the Camp Nou.Griezmann has managed just eight goals in La Liga so far, with his last strike coming eight matches ago, and the Catalans now look destined to lose out on the league title to

straight to your inboxLeicester City are eyeing Vitesse Arnhem defender Max Clark as a potential replacement for Ben Chillwell amid speculation he could move to Manchester City this summer, according to reports.City have finally seen their grip on the Premier League title slip this season as Liverpool were crowned Premier League champions following their 2-1 defeat against Chelsea.Both of Chelsea's goals came as a result of defensive mishaps, with the first being particularly bad following two

straight to your inboxReal Madrid star Achraf Hakimi has rejected an offer from Manchester United - according to reports in Spain.Hakimi is currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund and has been one of the Bundesliga side's most impressive players alongside United transfer target Jadon Sancho.Despite his impressive form, Real Madrid are set to offload the right-back this summer, with Dani Carvajal firmly Zinedine Zidane's first-choice at the Bernabeu.The 21-year-old is set to seal a transfer to

straight to your inboxManchester City will make a move for Jack Grealish if Leroy Sane is sold this summer - according to reports.Pep Guardiola confirmed Sane will leave in the upcoming transfer window or next year when his contract is due to expire.Bayern Munich have made no secret of their interest in the winger though Manchester City will not allow him to leave until their valuation is met.MEN Sport understand Bayern's £35million valuation of the Germany international is far below what City