Jadon Sancho: Man Utd 'only potential buyer' says expert
Manchester United are reportedly keen on signing Dwight McNeil from Burnley but a move is unlikely to materialise if they do indeed land Jadon Sancho. The England Under-21 international has become a regular at Turf Moor under Sean Dyche and is also attracting interest from Leicester, Wolves, AC Milan and Juventus.
Man Utd have Dwight McNeil on their transfer radar (Image: GETTY)
Now McNeil carries a reputation as one of the finest up-and-coming players in the division, despite the lack of glamour at Burnley, who enjoyed another fine campaign to finish 10th.
According to Lancs Live, Manchester United remain keen on re-signing the winger and he is on their transfer radar.
The report adds that a deal is unlikely to happen if the club land top-target Jadon Sancho.
United are currently being priced out of a deal by Borussia Dortmund, who continue to demand £108million.
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The Red Devils are said to be finalising agent salary and fees before submitting an official bid for the England international.
They have already agreed personal terms and a five-year deal with the player.
Douglas Costa and Bournemouth's David Brooks are among the other potential alternatives alongside McNeil.
Bild's German football expert Christian Falk claims Sancho still wants to join United, despite negotiations going quiet.
He told The Beautiful Game Podcast: "It's important for United fans to know that he still wants to go to Manchester United.
Man Utd have been told they must pay £108m to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund (Image: GETTY)
"It's just a question of money, if they pay €120million I think it's a crazy amount of money during this time.
"I know Ed Woodward gets plenty of pressure from the fans, perhaps he has to pay it. I think that many people didn't know that also Sancho signed a contract secretly which is one year more. For Dortmund there is no need to sell him now, they get the price next year also."
It appears Sancho may have to hand in a transfer request to get his wish but that is unlikely given that he signed a new contract last season to keep him at the club until 2023.
"Dortmund knows there is quite a promise, if a club bring the price and pay the €120million he can leave," Falk added.
"He's already agreed to United so there are not any other clubs in for him. Of course it's always a risk to wait one year more because you know what is happening with Manchester City.
"I know also that Bayern Munich wanted to get Sancho when he was going to Dortmund, Sancho said no."
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