Football gossip: Sancho, Zidane, Griezmann, De Zerbi, Howe

England winger Jadon Sancho might return to Borussia Dortmund, Zinedine Zidane agrees to take over as France manager and Roberto de Zerbi lines up the Tottenham job.

Manchester United and England winger Jadon Sancho, currently on loan at Aston Villa, has held talks with Borussia Dortmund about a return to the Bundesliga club on a free transfer with the 25-year-old willing to take a pay cut. (Sky Sports Deutschland – in German), external

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has agreed to take over as manager of France after the World Cup. The 53-year-old, who scored twice as France won the 1998 World Cup final, will replace Didier Deschamps, 57. (ESPN), external

Former Brighton and Marseille boss Roberto de Zerbi is open to becoming the new permanent Tottenham head coach should the club stay in the Premier League. (Telegraph – subscription required), external

Manchester United have yet to make contact with any candidates to become their new permanent manager in the summer and the club’s hierarchy will not rush into a decision. (Sky Sports), external

Newcastle‘s executive team still have faith in under-pressure manager Eddie Howe, while a high turnover of players is expected at St James’ Park this summer. (Mail + – subscription required), external

Chelsea‘s English right-back Josh Acheampong, 19, is seen as a good fit by Crystal Palace amid suggestions he might leave Stamford Bridge this summer. (Football Insider), external

Leeds and Japan midfielder Ao Tanaka, 27, is wanted by German clubs Schalke and Hannover. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United are keen on signing left-back Alphonso Davies from Bayern Munich this summer, with the Bundesliga club open to offers for the 25-year-old Canada international. (CFBayerninsider), external

Manchester United also want Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, with reports in his homeland Brazil suggesting the 28-year-old might be sold for £60m. (Sports Illustrated), external

French forward Antoine Griezmann, 35, is set to end his 10-season association with Atletico Madrid in the summer to join the MLS side Orlando City. (Times – subscription required), external