Jadon Sancho is on the verge of leaving Manchester United after failing to win over manager Ruben Amorim, sources have told ESPN. The 23-year-old winger has been at Old Trafford for two years but has not impressed Amorim since he took over from Erik ten Hag in June. The pair’s relationship appears strained, with Sancho having fallen out with his former boss.
Background
- Sancho was signed by Ten Hag’s predecessor, Ralf Rangnick, in August 2021 for a reported £73 million from Borussia Dortmund.
- He was considered one of the most exciting young players in Europe when he left Germany but has struggled to replicate that form at United.
Current Situation
- Sources close to the player indicate that several clubs are interested in signing him, including Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad from Saudi Arabia. Both clubs are reportedly willing to meet Sancho’s high wage demands of £300,000 per week.
- It remains unclear if any of these teams will be able to secure a deal for Sancho before he leaves Manchester United. Chelsea previously refused to meet his wage demands when they had the chance to sign him permanently last season, raising questions about the impact of this decision on his current situation at Old Trafford.
Financial Considerations
- United still owe Borussia Dortmund around £17 million for Sancho’s transfer fee from 2021, which may impact negotiations with potential buyers.
- The club has also been trying to sell other players who are not part of Amorim’s plans as they look to raise funds ahead of next season.
Performance Overview
- Sancho made just eight Premier League starts under Ten Hag last season and did not score or assist a goal throughout the campaign.
- He played more regularly under interim boss Michael Carrick but struggled under Rangnick and was subsequently frozen out by Ten Hag towards the end of last term.
- The England international started just three games under Amorim during pre-season but was left out again on Saturday against Brighton & Hove Albion due to what sources described as "personal reasons."
Manager’s Comments
Amorim commented after Saturday’s game:
"I don’t know [what happened]. I think you need some information about what happened yesterday."
When asked if there were any issues between himself and Sancho, Amorim replied:
"No."
Career Highlights
- Sancho joined United on August 31, 2021, four days after making his England debut, following months of speculation about whether he would join Liverpool or Manchester City.
- He scored six goals across all competitions during an injury-hit first season at Old Trafford, including two goals against Aston Villa on October 22.
- Despite scoring another goal against Aston Villa two weeks later, which proved crucial for victory, he then went seven months without finding the back of the net.
- In total, Jadon scored just five times across all competitions during an injury-hit second campaign and failed to make any assists throughout that period.
- This year, Jadon made three appearances off the bench prior to being frozen out by Erik ten Hag.
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