Jadon Sancho 'heads five-man Liverpool transfer shortlist next summer'

Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho has reportedly emerged on top of Liverpool's five-man transfer shortlist ahead of the summer window.

The Englishman, who broke into the Dortmund starting XI at the start of last season, is expected to complete a move to the Premier League over the summer.

While Sancho will not leave Germany this month, several clubs have been linked with his signature ahead of the summer window, including Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid.

According to Goal.com, Liverpool have placed Sancho on top of a list of five candidates in preparation for the summer window.

The Reds have already done business this winter, signing Takumi Minamino from Red Bull Salzburg for a fee of £7.25m.

Diego Carlos, Sandro Tonali, Leon Bailey and Joe Gelhardt are all said to be on the club's shortlist along with the 19-year-old England international.