Jadon Sancho edges closer to Man United move - Sources

By Pete O'Rourke, Transfer Correspondent

14th Nov, 2023 | 6:45am

Sources: Jadon Sancho edges closer to Man United move

Jadon Sancho is looking more and more likely to leave Man United in the January transfer window, sources have told Football Insider.

The 23-year-old’s first-team exile continues following his high-profile spat with manager Erik ten Hag in September.

Football Insider revealed last month (9 October) that Sancho remains in limbo at Man United as his exile from the first-team squad continues – as he is yet to make an apology to manager Ten Hag.

The duo were involved in a disagreement over the winger’s training levels – with the England international hitting back at his manager on social media.

Juventus and Borussia Dortmund are among the clubs keen to explore a move for Sancho, while it is believed clubs in the Saudi Pro League also hold an interest.

The 23-year-old, who has made three appearances in the 2023-24 campaign, continues to train away from the first-team squad following the row.

He last turned out for Man United as a substitute in the 3-2 home win over Nottingham Forest in August.

The ex-Dortmund star has not featured in any of the 15 matchday squads since then as Ten Hag holds out for an apology.

Sancho, who earns a reported wage of £250,000-a-week at Old Trafford, cost £73million when he joined Man United in July 2021.

That outlay has not proved value for money, however, with the winger contributing just 12 goals and six assists in 82 games since his arrival.

Antony has also struggled for form since his reported £85million move to United last summer (2022).

Football Insider revealed on Monday (13 November) that the Red Devils are not ready to give up on the Brazil international by allowing him to join Sancho in heading for the exit door.

In other news, Sir Jim Ratcliffe plans to build new-look Man United side around superstar.