What the papers say
West Ham are set to make a surprise bid for Denmark’s Martin Braithwaite, even though the striker only joined Barcelona in February. The Daily Mail reports the Hammers want the former Middlesbrough and Leganes striker to add firepower to their attack as they face Premier League relegation. The 28-year-old joined the Catalan giants for £15 million, and after appearing just three times without scoring a goal the club are willing to let him go for a similar amount.
Borussia Dortmund are on the cusp of signing Birmingham sensation Jude Bellingham, according to the Birmingham Mail which cites Germany’s Bild. The 16-year-old midfielder has been targeted by Manchester United, although it has emerged his camp had progressed in negotiations with the Bundesliga giants prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sheffield Wednesday left-back Morgan Fox has been linked with a possible move to his club’s Championship rivals Middlesbrough. The Yorkshire Post cites Football Insider as saying Boro are “big admirers” of the 26-year-old, who has also attracted the interest of Nottingham Forest, West Brom and Huddersfield.
Social media round-up
Tottenham follow Newcastle in shutting down their player recruitment department https://t.co/X5OzusehCq
— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) April 2, 2020
Liverpool chiefs’ response to Sadio Mane transfer rumours speaks volumes about his future | #LFChttps://t.co/VVnFfLuq8A pic.twitter.com/DHR41Afi8i
— Daily Star Sport (@DailyStar_Sport) April 1, 2020
Players to watch
Illan Meslier: The 20-year-old goalkeeper, on loan from Ligue 1 team Lorient, will sign with Leeds permanently if the side secure promotion to the Premier League, the Mirror reports.
