Transfer notebook: Graham Potter in line for England job, Jadon Sancho's dilemma at Manchester United, Chelsea signing rejected lucrative Newcastle offer
Graham Potter would be a candidate to become England manager if Gareth Southgate retires after the Euros, talkSPORT understands.
Potter, who is believed to have recently broken up with her agent John Morris, has been out of work since she was fired by Chelsea in April of last year.
The former Brighton boss, an outside candidate to replace Roberto De Zerbi at his former club, has rejected numerous offers to return to the dugout, including from Ajax, Nice and Leicester, days after his departure from Chelsea.
Potter's inner circle believe he is booking himself for a big gig and Manchester United's incoming sporting director, Dan Ashworth, and his minority owner, Sir Jim Ractliffe, admire the 49-year-old.
But with the FA preferring to appoint a local manager once Southgate leaves, Potter is aware he is seen as a potential successor.
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Jadon Sancho is likely to return to Borussia Dortmund next season if Manchester United are willing to approve another loan deal.
The German giants are keen to retain Sancho after he helped launch them onto the pitch. champions league finalbut does not have the cash to fund a permanent transfer given his £50m valuation and £250,000-plus-a-week salary.
Instead, they are focusing their efforts on retaining Chelsea left-back Ian Maatsen, who has a £35m release clause in his contract with the Blues.
Sancho has not played for United since his social media dispute with manager Erik ten Hag in September and sources close to the England international say he does not want to return to Old Trafford if the Dutchman keeps his job.
Ten Hag's future remains uncertain despite winning the FA Cup as United's new minority owners INEOS carry out a comprehensive end-of-season review. United finished in the last 16 of the Premier League and are bottom of their Champions League group.
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Thank you, but Adarabiano, thank you.
Chelsea-bound Tosin Adarabioyo turned down the chance to TRIPLE his Fulham wages by joining Newcastle.
talkSPORT understands Newcastle were offering Tosin a contract worth more than £100,000-a-week in a bid to win the race for his signature.
But the centre-back, who was also wanted by Manchester United, has chosen Chelsea instead to reunite with his former Manchester City under-21 coach, Enzo Maresca, at Stamford Bridge.
Losing Tosin is a blow for the Magpies as signing him on a free transfer would have helped manage their profit and sustainability concerns, but they are close to completing a deal for former Bournemouth centre-back Lloyd Kelly, who is also an agent. free.
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Hull advancement
Hull face a tough battle to keep defender Jacob Greaves.
Relegated Burnley are ready to swoop in on their now Championship rivals to sign the £15million Greaves.
The 6ft 4in centre-back is also on the radar of West Ham and Everton.
Greaves, 23, played 43 games last season as Hull missed out on a play-off place on the final day.
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In other transfer news, Newcastle and Chelsea are showing interest in Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford..
The Clarets are open to offers for England's Euro 2024 hopeful following their relegation from the Premier League, a year after paying £19million to sign Trafford. city of manchester.
Chelsea, for its part, is considering rivaling Arsenal. for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.
The 'blues' explore alternative options Victor Osimhen due to reluctance to comply Naples Leader's £100m+ buyout clause.
AND Everton defender Ben Godfrey He could be ready for the Champions League next season with AC Milan considering a surprise move.
