Man Utd ‘most serious contender’ for Sancho signing says expert
In an ideal world, Manchester City wouldn’t want Jadon Sancho to join Manchester United. Pep Guardiola’s side have dominated the Premier League in recent years - this season aside - but there’s a sense that they regret selling the 20-year-old to Borussia Dortmund in 2017. But they could actually end up helping United sign the youngster, who has been a huge Bundesliga hit in the three years since his move away from the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City lost Sancho to Borussia Dortmund in 2017 - but were relieved at the time.
Then a teenager, the winger was also being eyed by Manchester United with Jose Mourinho admiring him for his pace and potency.
Ultimately, United missed out. Sancho chose to move to Dortmund because he felt they could offer him regular football right from the get go.
He’s been in sparkling form over in Germany ever since, scoring 14 Bundesliga goals alone this season while also registering 15 assists in the same competition.
United, unsurprisingly, are very much in the mix to sign him. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer himself is a huge admirer, believing he can take the club to new heights.
And City could inadvertently play a role in their former academy star making the move to Old Trafford.
Man City could help Man Utd sign Jadon Sancho in summer transfer window (Image: GETTY)
Man City let Jadon Sancho join Borussia Dortmund in 2017 (Image: GETTY)
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And that would help United’s cause when it comes to bringing the 20-year-old back to the Premier League.
The club are willing to spend big on the player - but are mindful that any club-record deals would be unwise in the current market.
Ed Woodward warned fans a month ago not to expect business as usual at the club, saying: "We will continue looking for more ways of supporting those in need for as long as the pandemic continues.
"Everyone is grappling with the economic realities of the pandemic and we are no different.
“The longer the crisis continues the greater the impact will be for every club, including ourselves.