The Bundesliga is set to resume this weekend after a two-month suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic, with matches played behind closed doors. The return of Germany's top flight provides Premier League scouts with an opportunity to evaluate potential transfer targets in live action, albeit remotely.
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho remains Manchester United's priority signing, though the £100m+ valuation has become more complicated amid the pandemic. United's executive vice chairman Ed Woodward has suggested that nine-figure deals are unlikely in the current climate, but Dortmund's sporting director Michael Zorc is 'totally relaxed' about the situation given Sancho's contract has two years remaining. All eyes will be on the 20-year-old England forward in Saturday's Revierderby against Schalke.
Timo Werner of RB Leipzig is another player attracting interest from Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea. The 24-year-old Germany international has scored 21 goals this season, helping Leipzig challenge for the title. However, Liverpool's financial situation may delay any big-money moves, while Werner remains a backup option for United as they pursue Sancho.
Bayer Leverkusen's Kai Havertz, a 20-year-old playmaker likened to Michael Ballack, is being tracked by Manchester United as an alternative to Sancho. Valued at around £90m, Havertz is also linked with Liverpool and Chelsea. He offers versatility in attacking roles and will be on display when Leverkusen face Werder Bremen on Monday.
