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Manchester United will hold talks with Jadon Sancho before deciding on his future, a new report claims.
Sancho has been on loan at Borussia Dortmund this season after a public spat with manager Erik ten Haag.
The manager said in a press conference that Sancho had dropped out due to a poor training session, and the player took to social media to refute the claim, suggesting that favoritism was involved.
Ten Haag demanded an apology, which was not forthcoming, and the loan with the German side was quickly agreed upon.
A successful season followed in Dortmund, including an appearance in the Champions League final. The German side are said to be keen to keep hold of the Englishman, but United’s £50million asking price for the transfer is said to be too high.
However, the update from ESPN claims this morning that, in fact, no decision has been made yet whether the winger will be sold or not. Sources close to the club told the team that:
“United want to talk to Sancho before deciding what to do this summer. Technical director Jason Wilcox and director of football negotiations Matt Hargreaves are expected to discuss the situation with the 24-year-old and his representatives before the start of pre-season training.”
As Sancho is not included in England’s Euro 2024 squad, it means he will be in the first group of players to return for pre-season, ahead of the first friendly on July 15.
Reports have differed on whether Sancho wants to return to United or not. Some claim he wants to continue no matter what, while others say it depends on whether Ten Haag keeps his job as manager.
Reporter Rob Dawson says “a source told ESPN that a move remains the most likely outcome, although Sancho’s significant market value and high wages make a permanent transfer problematic.”
What is perhaps interesting about the report is that those meeting with Sancha are Wilcox and Hargreaves, and Ten Haga’s name is conspicuous by its absence. At best, this suggests the decision will be taken out of his hands, and at worst, it means it’s already known he won’t be around to participate.
Another element of the story is United’s pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise, which is widely reported to be true. His addition would leave United with several wingers – Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Amado Diallo, Facundo Pellistri, Olise, Sancho and even, potentially, Mason Greenwood, whose transfer situation is complicated.
It seems more than likely that at least three of those names will not be at Old Trafford next season – the question is which three?
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