Gossip: Villa keep tabs on Sancho
Aston Villa, Newcastle and Tottenham are monitoring developments with Jadon Sancho, 25, after the England winger's return to Manchester United following his loan spell at Chelsea. (Sun), externalWant more transfer stories? Read Thursday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
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