According to a recent report by The Daily Star, Real Madrid are planning to hijack Manchester United’s attempts to acquire the services of Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund this summer. The same source has also stated that the Red Devils are currently leading the chase for him but will face fierce competition from Los Blancos in pursuit of the English whizkid when the transfer window reopens later this year.
The Rapid Emergence Of Jadon Sancho At Signal Iduna Park
Sancho has proven himself to be one of Dortmund’s most consistent performers this season and has been responsible for putting in numerous majestic displays as part of Lucien Favre’s first-team so far. He has been involved in 35 matches for the German giants this term, registering 17 goals and 19 assists in all competitions which is a remarkable record for a player of his age.
The 20-year-old has averaged 2.0 shots, 2.3 key passes and 2.6 dribbles per game in the 23 Bundesliga matches he has taken part in this season (stats via whoscored). His outstanding productivity over the past nine months has made him a must-see attraction and a real fan-favourite at Signal Iduna Park. Therefore, it is no wonder that so many top clubs, including Real Madrid, are circling him in the hopes of acquiring his services during the summer transfer period.
Sancho has made a real impact for Gareth Southgate’s England national team after securing 11 senior caps for his country thus far, scoring two goals in the process. He will be expected to play a significant role for the Three Lions in next year’s UEFA European Championship which has been delayed as a result of the recent COVID-19 pandemic.
What Will The English Speedster Add To Zidane’s Side?
Sancho’s incredible versatility to operate in multiple positions across the frontline make him a valuable asset at Favre’s disposal. He is primarily a right-sided wide player but can also play on the left flank if required. The English prospect can use his quickness and agility to make a few dangerous runs to get to the by-line. He excels at getting the better of his marker in the final third which explains how he has managed to have a hand in 36 goals for Dortmund this season.
Plus, the former Manchester City youngster hardly gives away the ball after completing 84.4% of his attempted passes in the German top-flight this season (stats via whoscored). What makes him such a promising young winger is his consistency to produce productive numbers consistently at the highest level. Sancho has the potential to become a generational talent if given a nurturing environment to hone his skills in the coming seasons.
Recruiting a player of the English starlet’s ceiling and proven track record would undeniably be an incredible signing for Zinedine Zidane if he can win the race to land him this summer. He should not only bring a lot of goals and creativity to the Spanish capital but also enhance the overall quality of the Madrid starting XI. With Gareth Bale, Eden Hazard and Marco Asensio all struggling to stay healthy at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium during this campaign, it’s high time that Zidane brought in a new attacker to increase competition for the likes of Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior and Isco for a regular starting berth in the Madrid frontline.
Sancho will be the perfect acquisition for Los Blancos as he ticks all the right boxes in terms of what it means to become a future Galactico. He could potentially help the Spanish giants reach the pinnacle of European football once again if he can continue scoring and creating goals at such a high rate in the years to come.
