TBR Football exclusively reports that Jadon Sancho has informed Manchester United of his stance regarding his future, as the club actively works to offload him.
Sancho spent last season on loan at Chelsea after a breakdown in his relationship with Erik ten Hag during the 2023/24 campaign.
That loan deal included a clause obligating Chelsea to sign him permanently for £25 million. If Chelsea decide not to activate the clause, they would owe United a £5 million penalty.
TBR previously revealed that Chelsea’s decision depends on whether Sancho agrees to take a pay cut.
Now, according to TBR’s Graeme Bailey, a deadlock has formed. United have made it clear Sancho isn’t in their future plans, grouping him with Antony, Rashford, and Garnacho.
In response, Sancho has insisted that United must cover part of his wages for any move to happen—whether it’s another loan or a permanent switch.
United are reportedly refusing to do so, arguing they’re already making a significant financial sacrifice by letting him go for less than £30 million, far below the £73 million they paid for him in 2021. Sancho’s wages—over £300,000 per week—are a major obstacle, despite multiple clubs showing interest.
Borussia Dortmund have considered re-signing him, but can’t afford his salary. Napoli have held talks but also can’t meet his demands. Aston Villa are another club linked, but they face similar challenges.
United believe the reduced transfer fee alone should be enough to seal a deal, but no agreement has yet been reached. If a move isn’t completed before pre-season, Sancho is unlikely to be part of Ruben Amorim’s plans.
Meanwhile, United are undergoing a summer rebuild. Matheus Cunha has already been signed, and efforts are ongoing to land Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo. But more signings depend on player sales.
Potential exits include Marcus Rashford—who is attracting interest from Aston Villa but reportedly prefers a move to Barcelona—and Andre Onana, with Monaco monitoring him. Garnacho has also been told to find a new club following reports of a fallout with Amorim.
United’s summer business will heavily rely on how many players they can move out.
