Football rumours from the media

Leicester winger Harvey Barnes could be off to Liverpool, while Jadon Sancho is again linked with Manchester United.

Published Jul 27, 2020

What the papers say

Premier League champions Liverpool are eyeing Leicester winger Harvey Barnes, according to the Daily Mirror. Barnes, 22, has impressed for the Foxes this season. However, the paper says that Leicester will not be letting Barnes go cheaply.

Doubts have clouded Manchester United’s efforts to sign Jadon Sancho, according to The Times. Sancho, 20, is said to have agreed personal terms with United, but uncertainty surrounds the club’s budget for buying the winger. Borussia Dortmund are said to be holding out for at least £90million. Still, the German club are reportedly moving to buy Lille and France attacking midfielder Jonathan Ikone, 22, as a replacement for Sancho.

Leeds United v Barnsley – Sky Bet Championship – Elland Road — Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa, pictured, is determined to sign Jonathan David (Martin Rickett/PA)

Leeds look set to miss out, however, on veteran Uruguay striker Edinson Cavini, the Daily Express reports. The 33-year-old had been linked to the club in light of his move away from Paris St Germain, but has reportedly settled on a switch to Benfica instead, according to Portugal’s Todo Fichajes.

Arsenal v Liverpool – Premier League – Emirates Stadium — Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is reportedly keen to sign Ozan Kabak (Glyn Kirk/NMC Pool/PA)

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Albian Ajeti: The 23-year-old West Ham and Switzerland striker is a target for Celtic, the Daily Record says.

West Ham United v West Bromwich Albion – FA Cup – Fourth Round – London Stadium — West Ham striker Albian Ajeti could be off to Celtic (Bradley Collyer/PA)