Nicolas Jackson price tag revealed as Manchester United pursue interest - Paper Round

Speculation surrounding Nicolas Jackson is ramping up, with Manchester United said to be one of his potential suitors, but the Mirror claims Chelsea want £80 million for their striker. Elsewhere, Erik ten Hag wants Raheem Sterling at Bayer Leverkusen, Man Utd are monitoring a teenage defender, and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in former Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha.

Jackson price tag revealed

Manchester United will have to stump up £80 million to lure Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea this summer, claims the Mirror.

Reports suggest that The Red Devils have been in contact with the striker’s agent as Ruben Amorim looks to strengthen his attack.

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Chelsea are said to be open to allowing Jackson to leave following the arrival of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.

"With the striker's future in west London seeming rocky, the Blues have outlined their price to sell the ex-Villarreal man - a cool £80m," states the outlet.

"Jackson has interest from clubs in Europe and Saudi Arabia, but with eight years left on his contract, Chelsea remain under no pressure to sell the striker.

"Among his potential suitors are Man Utd, who've allegedly contacted his agents to sound out a possible move.

"Sky Sports add that it was Liverpool's £79m agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Hugo Ekitike that acted as a benchmark for the fee Chelsea are demanding for Jackson's signature.

"Jackson's superior goal contributions over the past two seasons - in a league Blues bosses believe is tougher than the Bundesliga - has led them to their assessment."

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Ten Hag wants Sterling

Erik ten Hag's Bayer Leverkusen are interested in signing Chelsea's Raheem Sterling.

BBC Sport claims the Bundesliga side is one of a number of European sides monitoring the 30-year-old, who is said to be up for sale this summer.

The report states: "The forward is attracting interest from a clutch of European sides with Leverkusen, according to sources close to the situation, believed to be among the teams keeping abreast of developments over his future.

"Sterling is not in Enzo Maresca's plans and can leave Stamford Bridge this summer."

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Man Utd monitoring teenage defender

Teenage defender Dan Sinate is on Man Utd’s shortlist, according to The Sun.

Ruben Amorim’s side have been monitoring the 19-year-old, who plays for Ligue 1 side Angers.

"Man Utd are monitoring Angers' youngster Dan Sinate," reads the article.

"Ruben Amorim is overseeing a massive overhaul of the squad after the club's worst-ever Premier League campaign.

"And SunSport understand Amorim, 40, is also planning for the future with Man Utd eyeing Sinate, 19.

"The Red Devils will follow the left-back's progress throughout this coming season.

"That is after the Manchester giants' scouts were left impressed by the Mali youth international's displays during the Maurice Revello Tournament.

"Sinate stood out while playing with Mali's Under-20s during this year's edition in June."

Spurs interested in Palhinha

Joao Palhinha could make a return to the Premier League, with Tottenham Hotspur said to be interested in the former Fulham midfielder.

The 30-year-old struggled for game time at Bayern Munich last season and could be available for £22m this summer, according to The Sun.

"Tottenham are monitoring Joao Palhinha's situation at Bayern Munich," states the outlet.

"But any possible move for the former Fulham man would likely depend on another central midfielder leaving Spurs.

"Should Spurs firm up their interest, it would be most likely in the form of a loan approach, yet central midfield is an area where they already have plenty of players.

"Yves Bissouma, 28, is the most likely candidate to exit the club, given he has only 11 months remaining on his contract.

"Juventus have been mooted as a possible destination for the Malian.

"But SunSport understands a switch to Turkey with Fenerbahce currently seems unlikely."

Brentford reject Wissa offer

Brentford have rejected an offer from Newcastle United to sign Yoane Wissa, reports The Athletic.

Newcastle are searching for a forward after missing out on Hugo Ekitike, who is set to join Liverpool, and Joao Pedro, who signed for Chelsea.

The article reads: "A proposal worth £25m was knocked back but the north east club’s pursuit is ongoing, while personal terms would be no problem.

"Wissa has returned from Brentford’s pre-season training camp in Portugal to hold face-to-face talks over his future with the Brentford hierarchy."

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