Man Utd: Pundits discuss possible Jadon Sancho transfer
Manchester United are finding the Jadon Sancho egg a tough one to crack. The Borussia Dortmund star is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s top transfer target and, these last few weeks, Ed Woodward has been working hard on a deal. But the Red Devils are also planning in case they go without.
Manchester United currently have three alternatives to Sancho on their transfer radar.
Kingsley Coman is one of them, with the Bayern Munich star potentially heading away from the Allianz Arena following the arrival of Leroy Sane from Manchester United.
Douglas Costa, of Juventus, is another player on United’s radar.
The Brazil international nearly moved to Old Trafford during Sir Alex Ferguson’s stint in charge and, over the years, has been successful at every club.
And Ousmane Dembele, despite three injury-struck years at Barcelona, is also being eyed.
So Express Sport will now take a look at how United could line up with the trio in their ranks should they miss out on Sancho.
Man Utd have three alternatives to Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho (Image: GETTY)
Man Utd line up with Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman (Image: GETTY)
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Bayern could win the Champions League with season, with the Bundesliga giants facing Barcelona in a crunch semi-final showdown on Tuesday night.
But, whatever happens, Coman is under pressure.
The France international will have to adjust to keep Sane out of the team and Bayern have an embarrassment of riches going forward.
With that in mind, United view him as the ideal alternative to Sancho. He’s quick, direct and a player who has already won league titles at the age of 22.
Coman is a left winger by trade but that role is currently occupied by Marcus Rashford. It’s possible that, should he arrive at Old Trafford, he’d take Mason Greenwood’s place instead.
Man Utd line up if they swoop for Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele (Image: GETTY)
Ousmane Dembele
Ousmane Dembele is somewhat of an enigma.
He’s had his issues at Barcelona, including when club staff feared he was spending too much time on his PlayStation. Certainly, he’s spent too much time on the sidelines.
But there’s a player there. He was special at Borussia Dortmund and that’s why United have interest.
They are mindful and suspicious of Dembele’s injury woes but he’s an alternative regardless.
If he joins he’s primed to play on the left, alongside both Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.
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