Man City defender Nicolas Otamendi set for Valencia return and more transfer rumours

straight to your inboxManchester United have made RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano their top defensive target this summer - according to reports.United are set to make Ajax captain Donny van de Beek their first signing of the summer in the coming days after talks between the clubs accelerated over the weekend.The Reds still hope to complete a deal to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho but are yet to reach a breakthrough in negotiations for the England international.ESPN suggest Ole

straight to your inboxManchester United have initiated contact with Ajax for the transfer of Donny van de Beek, according to reports.The Dutchman is expected to be the latest star to leave the Eredivisie side on the back of another impressive campaign in his home country.Former United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, now CEO of Ajax, confirmed United were among the teams interested in signing the midfielder back in June.With no breakthrough in negotiations to sign Jadon Sancho, Spanish outlet Sport

straight to your inboxManchester United could use one of Sergio Romero and Dean Henderson, as well as Diogo Dalot, as make weights in a deal to sign Aston Villa star Jack Grealish, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to make improvements to his squad this summer to build on his side's potential and would ideally like to add a winger and playmaker to his attacking ranks.While United's focus is currently on signing Borussia Dortmund wide man Jadon Sancho, Grealish has also been

straight to your inboxManchester United have had a bid rejected for Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile, according to reports in France.The 19-year-old is a product of the club's youth academy and broke into the first team last season.United continue to be linked with defenders despite MEN Sport understanding Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is happy with his options in defence, although the United boss refused to rule out reinforcements to his back line earlier this month.Telefoot report the youngster is

straight to your inbox RB Leipzig are close to agreeing a deal to sign Angelino, according to their sporting director. The Manchester City defender spent the second half of last season on loan at Leipzig, impressing in an 18-game spell where he scored once and provided five assists on the way to the Champions League semi-finals.

straight to your inboxNapoli are ready to finalise the sale of star defender Kalidou Koulibaly to Manchester City, according to reports.City are looking to make some drastic improvements to their squad this summer after a disappointing season that yielded just one trophy and have already recruited Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake.Despite having already signed one defender in the form of Ake, MEN Sport understands that the Blues want to strengthen their back-line further following their problems in

straight to your inboxManchester United are reportedly eyeing Barcelona prodigy Ansu Fati as an alternative to Jadon Sancho.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to add to his attacking ranks this summer with the signing of a winger and Sancho is the top target after another fantastic season at Borussia Dortmund, in which he scored 20 goals and racked up 20 assists.United are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old and were confident of finally signing him this summer but Dortmund have thrown a spanner

United are long-term admirers of Sancho — having failed in attempts to sign him in 2017 and 2019 — and his fantastic return of 20 goals 20 assists this past season have only solidified their desire to bring him to Old Trafford, making him their top target.However, United have remained unsuccessful in getting their man so far this summer and Dortmund officials are now adamant that the 20-year-old will remain in Germany for another year.MEN Sport understands that United are still pursuing Sancho

straight to your inboxInter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez is Manchester City's top striker target this summer as Pep Guardiola looks to reinforce his attacking options, according to reports.City are looking to strengthen their squad in the transfer window after a disappointing campaign that yielded just one trophy and have already made a strong start with the signings of Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres.Another new centre-back remains the priority after City's defensive woes this past season, with

straight to your inbox Barcelona have joined RB Leipzig in the race for Angelino but Manchester City are holding out for €30m. The 23-year-old returned to the Etihad on a permanent deal last summer when the Blues exercised their £5.3m buyback clause, but was unable to hold down a regular place in the team.

straight to your inboxManchester United have been told that it will cost £40million to sign David Brooks from Bournemouth this summer, according to reports.M.E.N.

straight to your inboxManchester United have renewed their interest in Juventus full back Alex Sandro, according to reports in Italy.The 29-year-old left-back is regularly linked with United, so it is more likely that the links have resurfaced rather than any actual interest from Old Trafford being reignited.But Corriere dello Sport insist United are looking at Sandro this summer as competition for Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams, with the Brazilian offering Champions League experience that is

straight to your inboxManchester United are keen on a summer move for Douglas Costa, according to reports.The Juventus winger is apparently unwanted by new boss Andrea Pirlo in Turin, leading to the inevitable resurfacing links to United.However, journalist Gianluca Di Marzio goes as far as saying United have spoken to Costa's agents, after Sky Sports reported the supposed interest as a viable alternative to Jadon Sancho this summer.Di Marzio says Costa's agents approached United to gauge any

straight to your inboxManchester United target Jadon Sancho is willing to ask for a summer move from Borussia Dortmund, but only on one condition according to the latest reports.United and Dortmund are still to agree a fee for Sancho, with Dortmund's self-imposed deadline to complete the deal passing last week.

straight to your inboxManchester United have identified Juventus star Douglas Costa as an alternative to signing Jadon Sancho this summer - according to reports.Sancho remains a priority target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer despite Borussia Dortmund's insistence their star forward will not be sold at any price.If the 20-year-old does prove to be unattainable, Sky Sports claim United could make a move for Costa who has been closely followed by their recruitment team in recent weeks.The 29-year-old has

straight to your inboxYoung Manchester City right-back Pedro Porro has secured a two-year loan move to Portugal with Sporting.The Spanish Under-21 international will spend the next two seasons with the Primeira Liga side who announced the news on their website on Saturday.

straight to your inbox Rio Ferdinand has blamed Eric Garcia and Ayermic Laporte for the first-half goal that put Lyon ahead against Manchester City in their Champions League quarter-final tie. Pep Guardiola's side went in at the break 1-0 down thanks to Maxwell Cornet's goal, his fourth in three games against City.

straight to your inbox Rio Ferdinand has heaped praise on Kyle Walker for his performance against Real Madrid by shackling Eden Hazard and has challenged him to do the same against Lyon. The Manchester City right-back kept Real Madrid's number seven very quiet during their 2-1 Champions League last-16 tie last week.

straight to your inboxInter Milan have made Manchester United defender Chris Smalling their prime target this summer - according to reports.Smalling joined AS Roma on a season-long loan last summer and is believed to be keen on extending his stay in Italy, despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hinting he could remain at Old Trafford.Roma are yet to meet United's asking price for the 29-year-old and reports claim Inter Milan are looking to take advantage of the situation.Inter have already signed one

straight to your inboxManchester United have finalised a five-man transfer shortlist for the summer window, according to reports.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men sealed a top three finish in the Premier League by defeating Leicester on the final day of the season and remain in the hunt for Europa League success.United travelled to Germany on Sunday as they prepare to face FC Copenhagen on Monday, the start of the mini-tournament which will conclude this season's competition.