Manchester United's 5-man summer wishlist, Samuel Umtiti's potential replacement and more: Transfer round-up, 3rd April 2018
Hello people! Welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Despite the season now entering the business end, top clubs are also keeping their eyes open on potential transfer targets.
And as always, there are stories which make headlines irrespective of the transfer window being open or shut. Despite the onus on the Champions League ties, we have still managed to get a bunch of stories that made headlines on April 3, 2018:
Premier League
Manchester United's summer transfer list revealed
One thing is certain that Manchester United are in for a major overhaul this summer transfer window. Jose Mourinho has reportedly been given a £200 million war chest to make United ready to fight on all fronts next season. Two centre backs, two fullbacks and a creative midfielder are United's priority at the moment.
The Sun claims that the five-man wishlist that Mourinho has compiled includes Napoli's Jorginho, Danny Rose, Toby Alderweireld, Hector Bellerin and Celtic's Kieran Tierney.
The mentioned players are expected to cost around the transfer kitty of £200 million that is available to Mourinho this summer.
Mauricio Pochettino to be offered a new Spurs deal
In order to keep the likes of Real Madrid and PSG at bay, Tottenham Hotspur are looking to offer Pochettino a brand new deal which will see the Argentine manage Spurs at the brand new White Hart Lane.
According to the Telegraph, the new contract will see him earn £8.5 million per year which will make him the fourth highest paid manager in the Premier League behind Mourinho, Guardiola and Conte.