United chase £50m McGinn, Real Madrid to make Mane offer

Manchester United want John McGinn, Mike Ashley passes the buck, Chelsea aim to keep Callum Hudson-Odoi and Real Madrid want Sadio Mane.

United to bid £50m for McGinn

The Sun carry a story suggesting that Manchester United are planning a bid for a player that few of their fans, and few fans of football, will ever have heard of. The paper claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants Aston Villa’s 24-year-old midfielder John McGinn. The player only moved from Hibernian last year for less than £3 million, but the Norwegian wants him to take up a role in the middle of the pitch. 

Lampard to offer Hudson-Odoi new deal 

Frank Lampard has plenty to do when he is installed as Chelsea’s new manager. The Mail reports that one of his first tasks will be to offer Callum Hudson-Odoi a five-year contract and to commit to working with the former Chelsea midfielder to establish himself as one of the best forwards in the league. Bayern Munich have had a £22 million bid rejected for the 18-year-old winger this summer, and could come back again in the winter transfer window. 

Real Madrid to make Mane offer 

The Express believes that Real Madrid will make an offer for Liverpool forward Sadio Mane. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is keen on bringing Marco Asensio to the club this summer, and the 23-year-old forward would cost around £85 million. Real boss Zinedine Zidane is open to selling the Spanish international, but would want to include Mane in any deal.