Borussia Dortmund ready to offer £35m for Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho - Paper Round

Borussia Dortmund will table an offer of £35 million for wantaway Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho, it has been claimed.

Sancho is back at the Bundesliga club on loan after a public falling-out with United boss Erik ten Hag in October.

The 23-year-old is starting to show signs of his top form at Dortmund and scored in the club’s 2-0 win over PSV in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

The Sun writes: “Manchester United are ready to take a hit of close to £40 million on Jadon Sancho.

"The player is refusing to return unless boss Erik ten Hag is sacked.

"And SunSport understands Dortmund are ready to offer £35m to make the deal permanent this summer.

"United chiefs have given up on any reconciliation between Ten Hag and Sancho.

"United’s new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has given no assurances to Ten Hag that he will be in charge next season and the club are closely watching Sancho’s performances in Germany."

Manchester United's coaching staff are "in limbo" as a result of the "uncertainty" hanging over manager Ten Hag.

The Mail claims Ten Hag is "fighting to stay in charge for a third season", with the club eight points adrift of the Premier League's top four.

The article continues: "Mail Sport revealed earlier this month that the United players are increasingly doubtful Ten Hag will survive if he fails to qualify for the Champions League or lift a trophy.

"Even if new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe keeps faith with the Dutchman, there is no guarantee all his coaching staff will be retained by Ineos who have been analysing every aspect of United's football operations in recent months.

"Significant changes are being made to the set-up with Dan Ashworth taking over as director of football and Jason Wilcox expected to become technical director."

Lens boss Franck Haise has emerged as a contender to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, claims the Express.

The Frenchman has received plaudits for the form shown by Lens, who are currently fifth in Ligue 1 after finishing last season runners-up to Paris Saint-Germain.

The report states: "Liverpool are reportedly interested in Lens boss Franck Haise as a surprise option to replace Jurgen Klopp.

"CBS Sports claim that one of the clubs interested in Haise is Liverpool, though they will face competition from a number of top European teams. Several top sides in the Premier League and across the continent are expected to be on the lookout for a new head coach before next season, leading to concerns that Reds targets Xabi Alonso and Roberto De Zerbi could be snapped up by a rival.

"Haise has restored Lens to one of France’s top clubs, drawing parallels to the work that Klopp has done at Anfield. He is said to have interested Brighton before The Seagulls appointed De Zerbi, though one negative is that he does not speak English and would have to learn on the job if appointed by Liverpool.

"Few may raise an eyebrow that Haise has been linked with such a high-pedigree job at Liverpool, but the 52-year-old believes that is just rewards for the stellar work he has done at Lens."

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