Football rumours: Manchester City not lowering price for Joao Cancelo

Manchester United have reportedly threatened to walk away from their pursuit of Jarrad Branthwaite over Everton’s asking price.

Published Jun 17

What the papers say

Manchester City will not drop the asking price for Joao Cancelo any lower than £25million, according to The Sun. Barcelona are keen on a permanent move for the 30-year-old Portugal defender after a loan spell.

Everton v Liverpool – Premier League – Goodison Park — Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite (PA)

United have joined AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund in tracking RB Salzburg striker Oghenetejiri Adejenughure, according to the Express. The 17-year-old scored four goals in as many games for Austria during the European Under-17s Championship.

Lille have rejected a £42.3m bid from an unnamed Premier League club for Leny Yoro. The 18-year-old has been linked with a move to Liverpool and Manchester United, but prefers a transfer to Real Madrid according to the Express.

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Brentford v Chelsea – Premier League – Gtech Community Stadium — Chelsea’s Levi Colwill and Brentford’s Yoane Wissa (right) battle for the ball (PA)

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