MANCHESTER UNITED's chase for Jadon Sancho has been complicated somewhat as Dortmund have insisted he will remain with them for the entirety of the 2020/21 season.
That means the England star may need to hand in a transfer request to leave, which will not necessarily happen as he isn't seen as being "desperate to move".
Follow all the latest transfer updates and gossip from Old Trafford below…
IN FOR THE DYL
Highly-rated young midfielder Dylan Levitt is reportedly set to leave Manchester United on loan this summer.
The Manchester Evening News claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ready to give the 19-year-old minutes away from Old Trafford in a bid to boost his development.
Levitt, a regular in Ryan Giggs’ Wales set-up, starred for United’s Under-23s this season.
And he made his first senior appearance under Solskjaer during last November’s Europa League defeat to Astana.
However, the route to a regular first-team spot is tough.
And Levitt now looks set to leave on loan, with a number of Championship clubs believed to be keen but the prodigy is also believed to be open to a move abroad.
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Manchester United will reportedly turn to Ousmane Dembele if they fail to land Jadon Sancho.
Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman and Juventus ace Douglas Costa are both also on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's radar.
The Borussia Dortmund star, 20, remains their top target, but the move is looking increasingly unlikely.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been forced to consider alternative options to Sancho.
According to ESPN, United have held informal talks over a move for Dembele.
Barcelona are allegedly open to offers for the 23-year-old following his underwhelming three year spell in Spain.
SANCHO 'WON'T HAND IN REQUEST'
Jadon Sancho will NOT hand in a transfer request, according to David Ornstein.
He said in the Tifo Football podcast: “Dortmund are in a strong situation contractually.
“I don’t think Jadon Sancho is the type to rock the boat unless he was desperate to move and I’ve not had any indication he is desperate to move.
“He is a highly professional footballer… and I’m sure he’ll carry on playing for Dortmund.
“He is [Manchester United's] top target, let’s not forget. They do have back-up options, some of those options might be as a permanent deal, some might be on loan.
“One of those options is Douglas Costa of Juventus. So it’s not Jadon Sancho or bust, but he is their top target.”
SANCHO LATEST
Jadon Sancho may have to force a move to Manchester United – after being left in a frustrating limbo, writes NEIL CUSTIS.
The Borussia Dortmund winger, 20, had his heart set on a switch to Old Trafford, believing last week that the deal could get done.
It has now hit a brick wall leaving Sancho feeling helpless – and faced with the dilemma of putting in a transfer request or demanding to leave.
United have been left frustrated by the player’s representatives as well as Dortmund’s refusal to deal with them directly.
The German club have appointed an agent as an intermediary to negotiate with United and have rejected their offer of £70million rising to £110m based on honours and appearances.
Sancho’s representatives have also snubbed United’s contract bid.
GOOD MORNING UNITED FANS
Jadon Sancho may have to force a move to United – after being left in a frustrating limbo.
The Borussia Dortmund winger, 20, had his heart set on a switch to Old Trafford, believing last week that the deal could get done.
It has now hit a brick wall leaving Sancho feeling helpless – and faced with the dilemma of putting in a transfer request or demanding to leave.
Now he could tell Dortmund he wants out to make the deal happen.
Elsewhere, Paul Pogba has given his strongest hint yet that he will sign a new United contract with a cryptic tweet saying “tomorrow”.
SunSport revealed last month how the Frenchman was close to ending speculation over his future by agreeing on a new five-year extension.
Pogba's current deal expires next summer with the option of an extra year.
While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given the thumbs up for youngster Tahith Chong to join Werder Bremen on a season-long loan.
Chong's agent Erkan Alkan told Bild: “Mr Solskjaer kept his promise from March and told Tahith that he can leave the club.
“The boy really wants to go to Werder.
“He wants to be part of the preparation as soon as possible so that he can quickly find his way around.”
YELLOW WALL
Jadon Sancho may have to force a move to Manchester United – after being left in a frustrating limbo.
The Borussia Dortmund winger, 20, had his heart set on a switch to Old Trafford, believing last week that the deal could get done.
It has now hit a brick wall leaving Sancho feeling helpless – and faced with the dilemma of putting in a transfer request or demanding to leave.
United have been left frustrated by the player’s representatives as well as Dortmund’s refusal to deal with them directly.
The German club have appointed an agent as an intermediary to negotiate with United and have rejected their offer of £70million rising to £110m based on honours and appearances.
Sancho’s representatives have also snubbed United’s contract bid.
They are offering around £220,000 a week, with Sancho’s side understood to be wanting nearer £250,000 a week.
Now he could tell Dortmund he wants out to make the deal happen.
THIA-GO
Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has admitted that the club will be open to selling Thiago Alcantara this summer.
He told BILD: “Regarding Thiago, it's known that he told us he wanted to do something new.
“If a club approaches us that is willing to pay a fair transfer fee, we will work on it.”
The Manchester Evening News claims Thiago to currently not a target for United despite continued links.
DOR OPEN
Despite Borussia Dortmund's insistence that Jadon Sancho will not be leaving the club this summer, Manchester United have reportedly agreed a deal.
KOUL STORY
Manchester United are ready to relaunch their interest in centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, via SpotWitness, Napoli need to raise over £100m this summer to offset the losses they'll face after failing to qualify for the Champions League.
The Senegal international has been touted as one of the names who could leave with United reportedly willing to pay as much as £60m to sign him
IN FOR THE DYL
Highly-rated young midfielder Dylan Levitt is reportedly set to leave Manchester United on loan this summer.
The Manchester Evening News claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ready to give the 19-year-old minute away from Old Trafford in a bid to boost his development.
Levitt, a regular in Ryan Giggs’ Wales set-up, starred for United’s U23s this season.
And he made his first senior appearance under Solskjaer during last November’s Europa League defeat to Astana.
However, the route to a regular first-team spot is tough.
KANE AND ABLE
Simon Jordan has hit back at suggestions Anthony Martial is a better striker than Harry Kane.
GIFT FOR GAB
Manchester United are reportedly set to go head-to-head with Arsenal for Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes.
According to L'Equipe the Brazilian will make a final decision on his future later this week, with Everton and Napoli also interested.
United would be expected to shelve out £27million plus add-ons for the highly-rated centre-back.
TA, BOSS
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given the thumbs up for youngster Tahith Chong to join Werder Bremen on a season-long loan.
The 20-year-old asked the Manchester United boss to leave the club next season after being limited to just three Premier League substitute appearances.
Chong was in the squad to face Copenhagen in their Europa League quarter-final win but remained an unused substitute.
And after learning of Werder Bremen's interest, he has his heart set on a temporary switch to the Bundesliga club.
Chong's agent Erkan Alkan told Bild: “Mr Solskjaer kept his promise from March and told Tahith that he can leave the club.
“The boy really wants to go to Werder.
“He wants to be part of the preparation as soon as possible so that he can quickly find his way around.”
EVERY POG HAS ITS DAY
Paul Pogba's brother has highlighted the gulf between himself and the Manchester United star… by revealing his joy at signing for a FOURTH DIVISION club in Spain.
French World Cup winner Pogba, on a £15million-a-year Old Trafford contract, has just helped United into the Europa League semi-finals.
Meanwhile the midfielder's elder brother Mathias, 29, has expressed his relief at landing a one-year deal with Racing Murcia FC.
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Dieu est grand ??il ne dort jamais jamais jamais gracias @racingmurciacityfc por la confianza let’s do this? #football #life #gol #godisgood
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TIME TO BAILL
Eric Bailly has been offered to Turkish giants Fenerbahce, according to reports.
The Manchester United defender has missed much of this season with a knee injury, making just 10 appearances.
Bailly, 26, has had to compete for his first-team place this term with captain Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.
Reports in Istanbul now claim the centre-back's advisors have approached Fenerbahce offering the Ivory Coast ace on a one-year loan.
The Yellow Canaries are seeking major defensive reinforcements after their disappointing seventh-place finish.
And Old Trafford boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could now grant Bailly a stint in Turkey to help him recapture his best form.
The Super Lig club would guarantee Bailly regular first-team football, setting him up for the final year of his Red Devils contract in 2021.
TALK IS CHEAP
Paul Pogba has given his strongest hint yet that he will sign a new Manchester United contract with a cryptic tweet.
SunSport revealed last month how the Frenchman was close to ending speculation over his future by agreeing on a new five-year extension.
Pogba's current deal expires next summer with the option of an extra year.
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Manchester United have reportedly listed Ousmane Dembele as an alternative if they fail to land Jadon Sancho.
As SunSport revealed, the Premier League giants have not given up hope of landing the Borussia Dortmund winger.
But they have been left frustrated by the player’s wage demands plus Borussia Dortmund’s refusal to deal directly with them.
The Bundesliga side are also holding out for £110million for the England international.
Now, according to ESPN, Barcelona star Dembele has been considered as a “possible alternative”.
It is reported that “United have held informal talks over a move for Dembele”.
ROAD TO VICTOR-Y
Victor Lindelof believes the confidence coursing through the veins of Manchester United will take them all the way to Europa League glory, writes NEIL CUSTIS.
The Red Devils 1-0 extra time victory over FC Copenhagen on Monday has booked them a place in the last four here in Cologne.
It means they have lost only one game out of their last 24.
Centre-back Lindelof said: “I think we have a lot of confidence in the team right now. We've been performing on a very high level.
“We got the third spot in the league and we've been some playing some really, really good football.
“I think everybody has a lot of confidence and we know we can do some great things.”
'TOMORROW'
Paul Pogba has posted a cryptic Twitter post saying simply 'tomorrow'.
Tomorrow is Wednesday, by the way.
'I WILL SHOOT'
Anthony Martial has told Bruno Fernandes HE will take penalties he wins in future.
The Frenchman, appearing to be joking, posted his comment on Instagram after United's 1-0 extra-time Europa League quarter-final win over Copenhagen.
YOU HAVE MY WERD
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given Tahith Chong the green light to join Werder Bremen on loan.
The Dutch winger, 20, has had limited playing time at Old Trafford.
According to Bild, United's win over LASK last week could be his last game for the club, with his contract set to run out in 2022.
The Red Devils appear to be happy for him to improve at Bremen and then for his transfer fee to be raised with more game time, if they do decide to sell him.
MAN OF THE MOMENT
Harry Maguire is the most-played footballer in the world, according to reports.
The reliable United captain has clocked up 5,412 minutes this season, making him the most-played footballer on the planet.
Maguire, 27, has missed only six games this season, all of them in cup competitions.
He has, meanwhile, not missed a minute of United’s Premier League campaign, playing all of the 38 games.
'RIP KENNETH'
Victor Lindelof says he has dedicated United's win last night to his friend Kenneth.
While it is not clear who the Swedish centre-back is referring to, the emotional United ace made the heartfelt tribute on social media.
He posted on Instagram: “Into the last 4. Dedicating this win for you Kenneth. Rest in Peace”
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Into the last 4. Dedicating this win for you Kenneth. Rest in Peace ❤️
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