Transfer Talk: Dortmund say no as Sancho plans Man United exit
Credit to Author: Abbie Ingham| Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:30:05 EST
Rob Dawson explains why Man United have made Jadon Sancho train away from the first-team after his row with Erik ten Hag. (2:12)
The summer transfer window has closed throughout Europe, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
Manchester United‘s Jadon Sancho is unlikely to make a return to Borussia Dortmund in January, reports Sport Bild.
The Bundesliga side reportedly has no interest in resigning the 23-year-old winger, despite speculation linking him to Dortmund and their league rivals Bayern Munich. During a four-year spell at the Signal Iduna Park, the England international scored 50 goals and provided 64 assists in 137 appearances.
However, since his £73 million move to Old Trafford in July 2021, Sancho has struggled to find a place in Erik ten Hag’s side, scoring just 12 times, and his future at Manchester United is now in doubt following a public fallout with the Dutch manager.
After publicly criticising Ten Hag’s claims that his non-selection was based on poor performances in training, Sancho is currently training alone and there is no clear timeline for his return to the team.
Adding to the uncertainty, SPORT recently reported that Barcelona are following the situation closely and are interested in signing the winger in January. However, a move to the Camp Nou is also uncertain, with the LaLiga champions unable to meet the Premier League club’s €50m asking price, leading to potential negotiations over a loan move.
With Sancho reportedly seeking a move away in January, the prospect of him playing for Manchester United again remains uncertain.
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