Man Utd star DEMANDS to leave

Robin Bairner

24 Aug 2024 09:46 BST
4 min read

Erik ten Hag, Man Utd, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

Manchester United’s long-running saga with Jadon Sancho continues, with the winger having demanded to leave the club following last week’s 1-0 Premier League victory over Fulham.

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Sancho was left out of the squad for the match, and after the fixture, The Athletic has revealed that he reacted to the decision by telling Man Utd that he wants out.

The 24-year-old spent the second half of last season with Borussia Dortmund on loan having fallen out with manager Erik ten Hag, and while the Dutchman claims that all has been forgiven, his actions suggest there is no future for the England winger at Old Trafford.

The former Ajax boss said it will be “survival of the fittest” in Man Utd’s squad this season after leaving Sancho out of his plans last week.

Finding a buyer for Sancho, who has an Expected Transfer Value (ETV) of €41.2m, promises to be problematic, particularly with United seeking a permanent solution. There are leads that are being followed by the Red Devils.

Current ETV

Jadon Sancho

M (RL), AM (L)

Man Utd

Jadon Sancho

M (RL), AM (L)

Man Utd

ETV Range

€31.2M - €52M

Sancho to Juventus?

Juventus appear to be the likeliest destination for the former Dortmund ace. The Bianconeri, however, are only likely to be able to afford a loan deal. If such a deal were to be struck, Man Utd would be after Sancho’s wages paid in full plus an obligation to sign him at the end of the loan.

The Athletic adds that United are not seeking to wash their hands of Sancho at all costs. If there are only loan offers that do not bring them significant “financial benefits” no deal will be struck and he will remain with Ten Hag’s side. There is room in United’s Premier League squad for the player so there is no urgent need to get him off the books.

I hope we will have a squad with double positioning and, when we go into the season after September 1, that means you can’t select all the players but you need them all throughout the season,” he said.

“We have to manage it, the attitude of the players is very important, sometimes they will be disappointed. They have to deal with it, you win as a squad. The prizes are decided next May, and until then we need all the players in the squad and highly motivated, that is not an expectation, that is a demand.”

PSG had been linked with Sancho earlier this summer but have since signed Desire Doue from Rennes, putting their faith in the young Frenchman as opposed to rolling the dice on the more expensive Sancho.