Transfer Centre

Thursday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Alexis Sanchez, Paul Pogba, Jadon Sancho

By Andy Brent, Reporter | 22 August 2019

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Thursday, August 22 ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Victor Wanyama, Georges-Kevin Nkoudou close to Tottenham Hotspur exits?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly close to parting ways with midfielder Victor Wanyama and winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou. Read more.

Manchester United, Inter Milan 'yet to reach Alexis Sanchez'
Manchester United and Inter Milan are reportedly yet to agree terms over Alexis Sanchez's possible transfer to San Siro. Read more.

Real Madrid lining up Bruno Fernandes move?
Sporting Lisbon reportedly make contact with Real Madrid to enquire whether they hold an interest in midfielder Bruno Fernandes. Read more.

Premier League giants want Bayer Leverkusen's Kai Havertz?
Four clubs in the Premier League reportedly join the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz. Read more.

David de Gea to wait until January for new Manchester United deal?
David de Gea is reportedly stalling over signing a new contract at Manchester United and could wait until January to make a final decision on his future. Read more.

Manchester United 'worried about Paul Pogba reaction to penalty snub'
Manchester United players reportedly fear Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's decision to insist Marcus Rashford takes all future penalties could lead to Paul Pogba leaving the club. Read more.

Christian Benteke, James Tomkins set for new Crystal Palace deals?
Crystal Palace are reportedly trying to tie Christian Benteke and James Tomkins down to new deals, with the former's contract expiring at the end of this season. Read more.

Tahith Chong 'rejected chance to leave Manchester United'
Manchester United teenager Tahith Chong reportedly rejects the chance to go on loan with either PSV Eindhoven or Feyenoord, preferring to fight for his place. Read more.

Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur to miss out on Dani Olmo?
Atletico Madrid are reportedly leading the race for Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Dani Olmo, who had been a target for Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Read more.

Daniel Sturridge completes Trabzonspor move after Liverpool release
The 26-cap England international was a free agent after leaving Anfield in the summer. Read more.

Paul Robinson tells Tottenham Hotspur to sell Christian Eriksen
Tottenham Hotspur must sell Christian Eriksen if the Denmark international continues to stall on signing a new deal, according to former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson. Read more.

Fernando Llorente 'knocks back Tottenham Hotspur approach'
Experienced forward Fernando Llorente turns down a fresh approach from Tottenham Hotspur, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United to decide Alexis Sanchez future on Thursday?
Inter Milan will find out on Thursday whether they are able to loan Alexis Sanchez from Manchester United, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United change their demands for Chilean attacker Alexis Sanchez, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'eyeing £100m January Jadon Sancho deal'
Manchester United prepare a £100m January swoop for Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho, according to a report. Read more.

Bayer Leverkusen 'eye Dejan Lovren move'
Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren emerges as a target for Bayer Leverkusen, according to a report. Read more.

Chelsea block Tiemoue Bakayoko exit?
Chelsea block Tiemoue Bakayoko's loan return to Monaco as the Blues want the midfielder to join a more high-profile club, according to a report. Read more.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'to be handed £75m January budget'
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have a £75m January transfer budget, according to a report. Read more.

Leicester City send Islam Slimani out on loan to Monaco
Slimani became the Foxes' record signing when he joined from Sporting Lisbon in August 2016. Read more.