Transfer rumour roundup: Man Utd eye Alphonso Davies, Bernardo Silva seeks Barcelona assurances | OneFootball

Tuesday's transfer rumours centre around Manchester United's interest in a new left-back, while Bernardo Silva weighs up life post-Manchester City.

Manchester United are anticipating a busy summer in the transfer market as the club prepare for the probable return ofChampions League football.

Alongside an overhaul in midfield, a new left-back is on the agenda withMyles Lewis-Skelly, Antonee Robinson and Tyrick Mitchell all linked of late. Also on the club's shortlist is Bayern Munich road-runner Alphonso Davies. Bayern insider Christian Falk has said the German giants will consider offers for the Canadian, who has been a long-term target for the Old Trafford outfit.

United are set to free significant room in their wage bill byfinally offloading Jadon Sancho. The £73m disappointment's deal is up in the summer and Sky Germany claim that Borussia Dortmund are keen on a third reunion.

On the other side of the city,Bernardo Silva is preparing for his Etihad exit. The Manchester City captain is assessing his options and favours a free transfer move to Barcelona. However, Sport say the Portugal international will demand assurances over his role, amid concerns about Barcelona's brigade of talented ball-players.

Leeds United are braced for interest in Ao Tanaka. The 27-year-old was the club's Players' Player of the Year during their promotion campaign but has been squeezed out the side since. TEAMtalk tell us that Schalke and Hannover have expressed interest in the midfielder, who has made only seven Premier League starts.

The Athletic inform us that Alessandro Bastoni has become Barcelona’s top defensive target for the summer. That could be good news for Liverpool, offering the Reds a potentially free run at previously Camp Nou-linked Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck.

Schlotterbeck is seen as one of several left-sided centre-backs that could becomeVirgil van Dijk's Anfield heir, with Nottingham Forest's Murillo