Euro transfer news: Jadon Sancho willing to halve salary to facilitate Borussia Dortmund return, Gianluigi Donnarumma in Manchester United talks
Updated 31/07/2025 at 18:00 GMT+1
Here is a round-up of the latest European transfer news, including a report claiming that Jadon Sancho would be willing to play for half his current salary to facilitate a summer transfer from Manchester United to Borussia Dortmund. Meanwhile, the Old Trafford club are said to be interested in a move for Italy and Paris Saint-Germain shot-stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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Sancho willing to slash salary for Dortmund return
According to Bild, Jadon Sancho has told Borussia Dortmund manager Lars Ricken and sporting director Sebastian Kehl that he is willing to "half" his salary to facilitate a return to the Bundesliga outfit.
Sancho established himself as one of the world’s best wingers in his first spell at Dortmund between 2017 and 2021, while he helped the club reach the UEFA Champions League final while on loan there in 2024.
According to the outlet: "Sancho hauls in around €16 million (£13.8m) per season at The Red Devils.
"In Dortmund, he would reportedly play for half of his staggering salary. That wouldn't even put him among the top earners."
Man Utd in talks with Donnarumma
As per former footballer and journalist Jan Aage Fjortoft, talks are ongoing between Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The Italian has entered the final 12 months of his PSG contract, with the Champions League holders said to be on the cusp of signing Lille’s Lucas Chevalier, either as an understudy or replacement.
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Fjortoft said on X: "Re: Donnarumma and Manchester United. There were some reports yesterday that this was a non-starter. That’s not correct!
"Just been told that this process is ON. There are talks going on."
Meanwhile, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has insisted that Donnarumma has not ruled out staying at PSG and fighting for his place.
Spurs ‘serious’ about signing Palhinha
Sport Bild has reported that Tottenham are "serious" about signing Portugal international Joao Palhinha.
Palhinha, 30, has been linked with a move away from Bayern Munich, despite having only signed for the Bavarian giants from Fulham for an initial £42.3m last summer.
Bild's report reads: "Bayern Munich have just signed Luis Diaz (28) from Liverpool for up to €75m and also want to bring in Nick Woltemade (23) from Stuttgart; their last offer was €55m (£47m). These are expensive transfers – which is why Bayern urgently need a few more sales.
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"Palhinha hasn't been able to truly establish himself at Bayern so far. Numerous injuries and illnesses have held him back.
"Palhinha has played 25 games and started only 10 times. And Bayern has a surplus of players in central midfield.
"Therefore, the record champions would let Palhinha go if a good offer were made, and would be willing to talk for €25-30m (£21.62m - £25.9m)."
Juve executive on Vlahovic, Kolo Muani and Luiz
Juventus general manager Damien Comolli spoke to Sky Italia about the futures of Dusan Vlahovic and Douglas Luiz, as well as the club’s attempts to re-sign Randal Kolo Muani.
Vlahovic has entered the last 12 months of his Juventus deal, while Luiz was absent from the start of the club’s pre-season training camp, seemingly in a bid to force a transfer.
Comolli said: "Vlahovic can leave for the right offer, we're in agreement. Kolo Muani wants to come back and play for us and we're working on it.
"We're not worried about David and Vlahovic, we'll see."
On Luiz, Comolli added: "The player showed disrespect to his team-mates. Everyone should respect the shirt they wear. He then apologised to everyone: players, coaches, and me ."
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