Jadon Sancho: Man Utd will pay asking price claims pundit
Manchester United have reportedly left Jadon Sancho's entourage surprised during contract negotiations with the player. Their approach towards the transfer is also said to have raised eyebrows in the Borussia Dortmund, with the two clubs still yet to reach an agreement.
It's clear that the saga is set to rumble on into the summer, given the series of contrasting reports about the progression of the deal.
Sancho was back in action for Dortmund yesterday, starting their first pre-season fixture alongside Jude Bellingham and Erling Braut Haaland which ended in a 6-0 win over Altach.
Dortmund had initially set United a deadline of August 10 to complete the deal, but Sancho was on board the Dortmund plane which flew to Switzerland for their pre-season camp.
While it has been claimed by multiple outlets that Sancho has a total agreement with United over a deal, there is still work to be done to strike an agreement with Dortmund.
Man Utd request Jadon Sancho takes a pay-cut during contract negotiations over a transfer (Image: GETTY)
The Bundesliga giants want £108million, with United refusing to surrender to Dortmund's sky-high valuation following the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the Daily Mail, United's first offer to the player involved Sancho taking a pay-cut.
Sancho currently earns around £190,000 and that's what United eventually offered in their second proposal.
While Sancho is not driven by money, the two offers will have come as a surprise to his camp particularly given just how much they supposedly want to sign him.
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United's general strategy towards negotiations has also left to some bemusement in Dortmund quarters.
It has led to further doubts as to whether the deal will every finalised, with Dortmund now increasingly confident they will keep hold of Sancho.
There was talk that agent Marco Lichtsteiner was working hard to try and broker the deal, but those claims have since been rebuffed.
Dortmund chief Michael Zorc has already confirmed that Sancho will be staying at the club this summer and their decision is final.
Man Utd and Borussia Dortmund are still miles apart on Jadon Sancho (Image: GETTY)
"We plan on having Jadon Sancho in our team this season, the decision is final. I think that answers all our questions," Zorc said on Monday.
"Last summer, we adjusted Jadon's salary to match the development of his performances. So in context, we had already extended his contract until 2023 back then."
United have not lost hope and are still determined to land Sancho.
As proved with the signings of Bruno Fernandes, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire, United eventually pay up and that's what Dortmund are expecting once again.
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