Ten Hag 'STUNNED' by Sky Sports report

James Shearman

• Updated: 26 Oct 2023 17:17 BST
• 3 min read

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was stunned by a recent Sky Sports social media post, according to The Athletic.

The Dutchman was asked about absent players returning to the matchday squad, to which he replied that "Sergio" was in contention.

He was talking about left-back Sergio Reguilon, who was brought in on loan from Tottenham in the summer.

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However, Sky Sports thought that Ten Hag had said "Sancho" and made a post on the misunderstood information.

The United boss was reportedly stunned that anyone would think that he would reintegrate Sancho into the first team so easily.

The winger has been ousted from the squad since effectively calling his manager a liar.

Sancho's performances in training were criticised by Ten Hag, who will not pick the 23-year-old again until he apologises.

Who will buy Sancho?

Jadon Sancho looks likeliest to join a Saudi Pro League team.

According to the report, European clubs will struggle to match his wages, which total more than £200,000 per week.

As has been underlined previously, Borussia Dortmund, who he has been linked with previously, would find it impossible to foot such a cost.

And there were already discipline issues with the player at BVB, as the Athletic explains: "For all his brilliant performances in Germany, oversleeping and timekeeping were issues at times there too."

In terms of European clubs that might be able to land the player, Juventus and Chelsea are touted as possible options, with Man Utd refusing to rule out a loan deal.

The Red Devils, though, will surely be looking for a permanent sale, and for that, Sancho may need to join former Man Utd teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League.