In a recent interview with The United Stand’s Mark Goldbridge, renowned Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano shared his thoughts on Manchester United’s pursuit of Borussia Dortmund playmaker Jadon Sancho when he said,
“The reality is Man Utd are in love with Jadon Sancho, the management of Manchester United, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the same. They want to sign him, and I think if coronavirus was not going to affect the transfer market, I think Man Utd were going to make an important offer for him.”
“Now is another world. Man Utd are still in contact with his agent, are speaking with Jadon Sancho. The contract for the player will not be a problem because Jadon Sancho knows Man Utd is a top team. The contract is the last problem.”
“The main problem is between Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund. It’s not just a problem for Man Utd, it’s the same problem for other top clubs. At the moment it’s impossible to think that a club will spend a lot of money for this player.”
Sancho’s Spectacular Spell At The Signal Iduna Park
Sancho has established himself as one of the Bundesliga’s top performers this season after putting in a series of impressive displays as part of Lucien Favre’s attack. He has been involved in 35 matches for the German giants this term, netting 17 goals and grabbing 19 assists across multiple competitions which showcases just how much he has matured as a wide player throughout his time in Germany.
The London-born prospect has averaged 2.0 shots, 2.3 key passes and 2.6 dribbles per game in the German top tier this season (stats via whoscored). Sancho’s outstanding contributions over the past nine months has made him a firm favourite among the Dortmund supporters. Therefore, it is no wonder that a top team like Man United are heavily linked with him before the transfer window reopens later this year.
Sancho has also secured 11 senior caps for the England national side and has got two international goals to show for his efforts. If the Dortmund star can maintain his consistency by scoring and creating goals week in week out in the upcoming campaign, then he will be guaranteed a spot in Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad for the UEFA European Championship finals.
What Will The English Youngster Bring To The Table?
Sancho’s versatility to feature as a winger on both flanks, coupled with his ability to complete some dangerous dribbles with the ball in the opposition half, make him an ideal target for Man United to pursue in this off-season. The former Manchester City starlet is quite tidy with his ball-distribution after completing 84.4% of his attempted passes in the Bundesliga this season (stats via whoscored). What makes him such a hot commodity in European football at the moment, is his remarkable consistency to deliver match-winning performances at the highest level.
Should The Red Devils Break Their Transfer Record To Land Sancho This Summer?
Even with the financial complications brought over by the COVID-19 outbreak, Man United can stretch their financial muscle by orchestrating a big-money move to recruit Sancho in this off-season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should think about doing so as he needs to make more quality acquisitions following the success of his most recent signing, Bruno Fernandes at Old Trafford.
The possibility of a promising winger like Sancho linking up with a world-class playmaker like Fernandes will be a mouth-watering prospect for anyone associated with the Mancunian giants. Plus, Solskjaer doesn’t have too many natural wide players at his disposal right now. So it has become a necessity for him to go for a player who is technically gifted and can create a plethora of goal-scoring chances going forward.
Sancho fits the bill perfectly as he is English and has the ceiling to become a generational talent if he can continue improving himself with each season. With all things considered, the Red Devils would be wise to sign the Dortmund attacker this summer even if it means that they have to smash their transfer record to make it happen.
